Senior QA Engineer

What we do, and why we do it

The banking system is evolving to give consumers the transparency, control and financial wellbeing they deserve.

In a world where technology can change how we live for the better, there is no reason to be burdened by legacy systems, bureaucracy and mediocrity.

It’s time for a change, and you can be part of this revolution!

BigPay is everything you wish your bank was: fair, transparent, frictionless.

We went back to the drawing board to explore how new technologies could bring power back to you.

Our goal is to solve real world money problems for millions of people by empowering them, and providing a simple interface for users to send, receive and track their money.

Life at BigPay

We’re fast, curious and ambitious.

We are on a fearless adventure to change financial services for consumers, and we value ownership, initiative and leadership from everyone in the company.

We’re going out of our way to recruit the most intelligent, creative and talented people in the world.

We want innovators, and that means maintaining an environment where they can flourish.

Our only boss is the consumer.

BigPay values highly collaborative, hard working people, who can deconstruct problems on the fly and take the team with them, while being inventive, iterative and agile.

We never want to reach a stage where you are not challenged on a daily basis – because it means we’re not going fast enough.

We are Hiring
A motivated and capable Senior QA Engineer

About the job

Our products are relied upon by users all over the world to provide a seamless and effective service wherever and whenever they need it.

Software artefacts are provided by our development teams.

Your core responsibilities can include (but are not limited to)

● Leading a squad/project’s quality efforts
● Release management : Proactively support mobile app (iOS/Android) and backend releases, ensuring readiness and quality at each stage, including maintaining up-to-date release documentation and delivering timely QA sign-offs
● Devising and creating manual tests for App and backend
● Executing on Front end (Web/Mobile) as well as Backend
● Ensure all test activities & test data are well-documented in test management tools ( X-ray)
● Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Design to give early feedback on testability, usability, and edge cases
● Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases based on requirements
● Design, develop, execute automation scripts
● Estimate, priorities, plan, and coordinate testing activities
● Raise, investigate, and document high-quality bug reports that add value and context.
● Operate in an agile development environment, taking a hands-on role in sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross-functional discussions.
Your tasks will be to
● Drive testing activities with minimal supervision.
● Mentor junior testers on quality best practices, test planning, and test execution approaches.
● Work closely with the Product and Tech Teams in order to provide timely and meaningful feedback regarding testability and usability
● Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases based on requirements
● Estimate, priorities, plan, and coordinate testing activities ahead of mobile app releases
● Develop and execute manual test scripts for critical and edge-case scenarios across mobile platforms.
● Proactively lead and perform thorough regression testing ahead of mobile app releases.
● Take initiative in identifying risks, gaps, or inconsistencies in requirements or implementations.
● Represent the QA function in squad-level meetings and occasionally in wider team ceremonies as the backup lead when needed.
● Work in an agile environment and closely collaborate with different teams in the company, participating in the development processes

To be successful You will have:

● 5+ years of experience with manual testing across different platforms (iOS, Android) and Web.
● Solid understanding of JIRA/Confluence/X-Ray workflows, ticket statuses, completion tracking etc.
● Knowledge of Quality Assurance principles, methods and processes
● Solid understanding of mobile technologies and applications
● Experience in API and Web services testing using manual test tools such as Postman
● A natural inclination to take initiative, ask the right questions, and fill gaps without being prompted.
● A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to contribute beyond day-to-day testing , whether through documentation, team processes, or onboarding newer members.
● Knowledge of gherkin style acceptance testing.
● Experience in developing automation for mobile and web application.
 

Be strong in:

● Functional testing
● Usability testing
● Experience in load, stress and security testing is a plus
● Previous experience acting as a QA point of contact or stepping up as interim QA lead.

Qualifications:

● Have a Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science / Mathematics or similar from a leading University

Why BigPay?

● Be part of a fearless journey, where your input drives impact
● Work in a fast-paced, growing company where you will be empowered to succeed.
● An environment where you can challenge and be challenged.
● You will be surrounded by a multidisciplinary group of experts.
● Competitive salary & benefits.