Key Responsibilities

Design, create, and maintain test cases based on user stories and functional requirements
Execute manual testing (functional, regression, exploratory) across multiple product areas
Identify, document, and track defects, and work closely with developers to validate fixes
Participate in requirement walkthroughs, backlog grooming, and sprint ceremonies
Collaborate with Product Owners to clarify requirements and identify gaps early
Contribute to test automation using Python-based frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, pytest)
Convert high-value manual test scenarios into automated regression coverage
Support testing cycles across development and UAT, and provide input into release readiness decisions
Proactively identify risk areas and ensure adequate test coverage

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in QA / Software Testing
Strong experience in manual testing and structured test case design
Hands-on experience with Python-based test automation (Playwright, Selenium, pytest)
Experience contributing to automation frameworks and regression suites
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Proficiency with Jira (or similar tools)
Ability to work closely with Product Owners and Developers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills in cross-regional teams

Nice to Have

Experience in financial systems / fintech / investment platforms
Experience with BDD frameworks (pytest-bdd, Cucumber)
Experience working with distributed global teams (US, UK/EU, India)
Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Azure Test Plans

Why This Role Is Important

This role will provide time zone coverage for UK/EU stakeholders, enable faster feedback during development and UAT cycles, support the transition of structured testing from business UAT into QA, and help scale automation and regression coverage while reducing release risk.

What Success Looks Like

Within 90 Days:

Develops a strong understanding of platform architecture, workflows, and testing processes
Contributes to manual testing, defect validation, and test case creation
Begins contributing to Python-based automation and regression coverage

Within 6 Months:

Owns testing for key workflows and ensures comprehensive coverage
Balances manual and automated testing, improving regression coverage
Supports structured testing across development and UAT, with clear reporting on progress, risks, and release readiness

Within 12 Months:

Drives improvements in automation and regression efficiency
Provides input into release readiness with high confidence
Helps standardize QA practices across workstreams

Ongoing:

Ensures system reliability through proactive testing and defect identification
Promotes continuous improvement and strong cross-team collaboration

QA Engineer, Associate (DUB)

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