QA Automation Engineer (Banking) — Sydney, Sydney Region

Job Description: QA Automation Engineer (Banking) Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in banking and financial services. The ideal candidate will have expertise in web service testing (REST/SOAP/XML), API-based testing, and proficiency in automation tools and technologies. As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of banking applications, including end-to-end testing, observability, and automation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop automated test scripts for web services, REST/SOAP/XML, and API-based applications in the banking sector. Perform test case development, execution, and maintenance for functional, regression, performance, and API testing. Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, design test strategies, and provide QA support during all stages of the development lifecycle. Utilize automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, SpecFlow, and JMeter for functional and performance testing. Implement observability practices to monitor the health and performance of the banking applications. Collaborate with developers and business analysts to ensure test coverage and quality standards are met. Perform performance testing and identify bottlenecks in the system using tools like JMeter. Maintain test scripts and update them for new features and functionalities. Participate in root cause analysis and issue resolution during the software development lifecycle. Key Skills & Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 7 years in QA Automation, with at least 3 years of experience in the banking domain. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of web services and API testing (REST/SOAP/XML). Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, SpecFlow, and JMeter. Hands-on experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, or JavaScript. Experience with messaging platforms like Kafka. Familiarity with COBOL for legacy system testing. Experience with AWS or Azure environments. Certification: AWS Certified or Azure Certified (preferred). Additional Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in Agile development teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to observability tools and practices. Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience working in a regulated environment (banking/financial services). Exposure to performance engineering and load testing. When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the Tech Aalto Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at Tech Aalto’s website ( https://www.techaalto.com/privacy/) Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.