Senior QA Automation Engineer

SPD Technology

. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and front-end where applicable .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • UkraineSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and UI, with a strong focus on performance testing using JMeter and CI/CD pipeline optimization. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and adherence to regulatory standards in FinTech.

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Test Automation EngineeringAPI-Level TestingPerformance Testing with JMeterCI/CD Pipeline OptimizationFinTech Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

JavaKotlinJUnitTestNGRestAssuredMockServerSQLPerformance TestingLoad TestingStress Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JMeterPlaywrightGitHub ActionsDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

FinTechE-CommercePayment SystemsPCI DSS ComplianceQA Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerJavaJMeterJUnitKotlinKubernetesSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and front-end where applicable
Build test automation solutions from scratch or extend existing solutions for API and UI testing
Define and implement a performance testing strategy using JMeter (Java DSL)
Ensure comprehensive functional, regression, integration, and performance test coverage
Participate in requirements analysis and contribute to solution design from a QA perspective
Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure testability and automation throughout development
Maintain test documentation and contribute to sprint planning and estimation
Identify, report, and track bugs to drive continuous quality improvement
Ensure QA deliverables align with regulatory and industry standards, especially in FinTech
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization for automated testing using GitHub Actions
Mentor and guide a middle-level automation engineer
Work on a payment orchestration platform integrating payment gateways, fraud prevention, and PCI DSS compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in software development or QA engineering
Prior experience in FinTech or e-Commerce
4+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, strongly focusing on API-level testing
Strong skills in Java/Kotlin, with practical experience using JUnit/TestNG, RestAssured, MockServer, and JMeter
Solid experience in performance, load, and stress testing
Experience with Playwright or similar tools for UI automation
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with GitHub Actions
Good knowledge of SQL
Solid grasp of QA best practices, test pyramid principles, and the SDLC
Solid understanding of payment systems, transaction flows, and related compliance requirements
Experience working in regulated environments is a strong advantage
English – Upper Intermediate (B2+)
Ukrainian – fluent
Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure is a bonus
Familiarity with containerized environments, including Docker and Kubernetes, is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work
Flexible working schedule
Stable workload and stable income
Provided laptops and licensed software
Performance and merit reviews
Personal development plans
Individual learning through the corporate library
Public speaking support
Company-wide tech and cultural events
CSR initiatives
HR support
Referral bonus program