Quality Assurance Engineer

Nature and aim of the position
Quality Assurance (QA) Testers are in charge of testing GB POS/ATM/EComm/ PMS/Hotel/ F&B/ Retail hardware/software/ Host code/ Scheme mandates and determining if it meets client and industry specifications or requirements.
 

PRIORITY GIVEN TO

• Schema L3 certification experience
• Testing CNP integrated terminals/ systems with SoapUI or Postman
• Thorough validation skills using knowledge and experience of financial transaction flows
• Comfortable with integrated testing tools like BDD, Testrail and Cloud tools
• Can create scripts, test cases and sign-off material from given projects, releases and mini-projects.
• Can work/manage multiple projects AND prioritise project tasks based on collaboration

PRIORITY GIVEN TO SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE WITH

API Testing

• Tools: SoapUI, Postman

Programming Languages

• Java, JavaScript, Groovy script

Database Testing

• SQL queries for data validation - MsSQL, Oracle DB

Testing Tools & Frameworks

• JIRA, Confluence Page

• Selenium, IntelliJ, Sourcetree, Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, Maven, JUnit and TestNG

Others

• Agile Methodology

• Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)

• Testing: Performance, Load, Regression, Functional, Integration, UI

• Platforms: API, Mobile, Web, Linux, Terminal
Specific skills and knowledge (Advantageous) 
o    Knowledge and experience of creating and running test cases
o    POS/ ATM / Ecommerce experience
o    Knowledge of AS2805 and ISO 8583 
o    Excellent knowledge of financial transactions and messages
o    Good knowledge of EMV and contactless

Main duties and responsibilities

o    Work closely with developers, business stakeholders and act as an integral part of the CS development team using iterative development process
o    Work with development teams to create test plans for enhancements and fixes on applications
o    Work as a part of team to perform manual/automated functional, regression and performance testing on Data Invariant Layer project
o    Work as part of a team to perform manual / automated functional, regression and performance testing on all Utility Technology systems and projects
o    Help manage, develop, and improve processes and procedures within the department
o    Manages work to work plans for components on engagements
o    Provide a positive role model, in terms of both work performance and attitude

Main KPI’s

o    How many requirements are addressed directly and indirectly in testing?
o    What are the targets set for the defects fixed per day/ per version/ per sprint?
o    How many test cases have been completed? – Daily/ weekly/ per project iteration/ per version build 
o    How many Active Defects are there? – Defect management  need to ensure that critical and major defects are fixed asap to not block any development.
o    Finalization of Development – Completion of the project depends on updated Test Cases, Release notes and the completion of all handover documentation. This also includes updated project specs and notes. It also relies on End User feedback from the Implementation team to the site managers and cardholders.

Relates to / cooperates with

Main Function interactions:
o    Team Lead
o    Other QA members

Main cross - Function interactions:
o    Host team
o    ADT team
o    Internal developers (Android team)    
o    Scheme reps
o    Third party developers (hardware and software)

Background and Education
o    Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance methodology
o    Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and quality
o    Understanding of basic SQL (be able to pull basic data from SQL queries.)
o    Amazing attention to detail and excellent troubleshooting skills
o    Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyse situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
o    Good defect management skills from detection to correction