Senior QA Automation Engineer

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients' growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone's contribution is welcomed.
About The Role
We are building a next-generation Payment Orchestration Platform designed to streamline transaction processing, boost operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless payment experience for businesses and their customers. Our solution integrates with multiple payment gateways, incorporates advanced fraud prevention mechanisms, and ensures full compliance with PCI DSS and other financial industry regulations.
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the quality of our platform by designing and executing robust testing strategies across all stages of the software development lifecycle. You'll collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and the product team to ensure stable, high-performance, and compliant delivery of mission-critical APIs. The product is heavily API-focused, with minimal UI involvement.
Tech Stack:
Back-End: Kotlin, Spring Cloud, JUnit, Swagger, Kafka, PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), Redis (AWS), DynamoDB, Docker, AWS
Front-End: TypeScript, React, Vite
QA Automation: RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter (Java DSL), Playwright, JUnit/TestNG, Docker, AWS
CI/CD: GitHub Actions
Team Structure:
7 Software Engineers, 2 Automation QA Engineers, 3 DevOps Engineers, 1 UI/UX Designer, 1 Business Analyst, and 1 Project Manager.
Work Environment:
Agile processes. Flexible working hours aligned with UK time zones
As a qualified expert, You will:
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and front-end where applicable
Build test automation solutions from scratch or extend existing ones for API and UI testing
Define and implement a robust performance testing strategy using JMeter (Java DSL)
Ensure comprehensive test coverage through functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
Actively participate in requirements analysis and contribute to solution design from a QA perspective
Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure testability and automation at all stages of development
Keep test documentation up to date and contribute to sprint planning and estimation
Identify, report, and track bugs, driving continuous quality improvement across the product
Ensure all QA deliverables align with regulatory and industry standards, especially in the FinTech domain
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization for automated testing (GitHub Actions)
Mentor and guide a middle-level automation engineer, supporting growth and knowledge sharing
We're looking for you if you have
5+ years of experience in software development or QA engineering
Prior experience in FinTech or e-Commerce
4+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, strongly focusing on API-level testing
Strong skills in Java/Kotlin, with practical experience using JUnit/TestNG, RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter
Solid experience in performance, load, and stress testing
Experience with Playwright or similar tools for UI automation
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines — experience with GitHub Actions
Good knowledge of SQL
Solid grasp of QA best practices, test pyramid principles, and the SDLC
Solid understanding of payment systems, transaction flows, and related compliance requirements
Experience working in regulated environments is a strong advantage
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
Language requirements: English - Upper Intermediate (B2+), Ukrainian - fluent
Bonus points:
Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure.
Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
What's in it for You
Reveal great tech solutions
Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Experience An Agile And Flexible Working Environment
Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.
Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth
Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.
Be among like-minded people
Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.
Interview steps
Pre-screening with the recruiter
Technical interview
Manager Interview

Work arrangement
Yes