Senior QA Engineer (Backend, Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior QA Engineer (Backend, Fintech): Ensuring the quality of high-performance real-time analytics products for capital markets with an accent on functional and system testing strategies. Focus on automating tests using Python and shell scripting to verify accuracy, performance, and resilience of core financial infrastructure.

Location: Hybrid in Krakow, Poland (weekly office attendance required)

Company

Global provider of market data services and customized managed infrastructure for the capital markets community.

What you will do

• Ensure the quality of financial and enterprise core product features.
• Design comprehensive functional and system testing strategies using QA best practices.
• Develop and implement automated tests using an in-house framework.
• Collaborate within an agile software development lifecycle to validate new features.
• Use scripting and programming skills (Python, shell) to automate verification processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of test engineering experience, preferably with enterprise Linux-based products.
• Strong Python programming and Linux/bash scripting skills.
• Good working knowledge of IP networking protocols and systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo.
• Detailed understanding of SDLC and system testing methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Cisco certification (e.g., CCNA) or familiarity with network device configuration (e.g., Arista).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and Terraform.
• Knowledge of Docker containers and SQL.
• Experience with distributed systems testing and XML APIs.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an agile team passionate about quality.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility for working from home.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge software, hardware, and cloud technologies.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to non-discrimination.