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Job Opening: Senior QA Engineer & QA Lead (FinTech) (reconciliation and chargebacks Process) Location: Kochi, Kerala Experience Senior QA Engineer: 5-8 Years QA Lead: 8 - 12+ Years Employment Type Full-Time About the Role We are looking for experienced Senior QA Engineers and QA Leads with a strong background in Banking, Payments, or FinTech to join our growing engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical financial applications while driving automation and quality engineering best practices. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans. * Perform Manual and Automation Testing for web applications, APIs, and backend systems. * Validate payment processing, transaction workflows, reconciliation, and settlement processes. * Conduct API, Database, Integration, Regression, and Performance Testing. * Implement and maintain automation frameworks using industry-standard tools. * Perform mutation testing and promote modern quality engineering practices. * Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and release activities. * Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution. * Ensure compliance with financial, security, and regulatory standards. * Continuously improve QA processes, automation coverage, and testing efficiency. QA Lead Additional Responsibilities * Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineers. * Define QA strategy, test governance, and quality metrics. * Drive automation initiatives and continuous improvement. * Manage test planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines. * Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases. * Review test artifacts, reports, and quality dashboards. Required Skills * Strong experience in Manual and Automation Testing. * API testing using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools. * Database testing using SQL. * Performance testing using JMeter or equivalent tools. * Automation experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks. * Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies. * Experience with defect management tools such as Jira. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Domain Experience Mandatory experience in one or more of the following: * Banking * FinTech * Digital Payments * Payment Gateways * Card Processing * Transaction Processing * Financial Services Preferred Qualifications * Experience in payment reconciliation and settlement testing. * Knowledge of ISO 8583, PCI-DSS, or financial messaging standards. * Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * ISTQB Certification is an added advantage. Why Join Us? * Work on cutting-edge FinTech products. * Collaborative and innovation-driven culture. * Opportunity to lead quality transformation initiatives. * Career growth with modern QA and automation technologies.