QA Engineer (Manual Testing)

QA Engineer (Manual Testing)

London Victoria Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Manual QA Specialist with a focus on manual and exploratory testing to join our team in the payments industry. As a key member of our quality assurance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our payment processing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Test Manager, update and add to the functional testing suite.
• Perform thorough manual testing of payment processing applications, covering the functional and exploratory aspects.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the highest level of software quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal/external teams to understand requirements and contribute to the creation of test strategies.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover potential issues that may not be addressed by scripted test cases.
• Document and communicate test results, issues, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with vendors to reproduce and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Manual QA Specialist role with a focus on manual testing within the payments sector.
• Experience of interacting with web-based User Interfaces as well as REST APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in creating and executing detailed test plans and test cases.
• Experience in exploratory testing and a keen eye for identifying potential software issues.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience of working with third-party vendors.
• System Integration Testing experience.
• Understanding of payments industry standards, protocols, and compliance.
• Knowledge of SWIFT Messaging.
• Understanding of ISO20022.