QA Engineer II

QA Engineer II (Intermediate Level) will be responsible for ensuring the quality of applications within the banking domain. The role involves manual testing of backend processes, integration points, and file-based data exchanges, with exposure to API and performance testing. The engineer will collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and data engineers to validate end-to-end system functionality and data accuracy.
Responsibilities:
Perform functional, regression, and integration testing for banking backend applications.
Validate backend data processing, file-based workflows, and inter-system integrations.
Conduct API validation and testing using Postman.
Participate in test planning, test case design, execution, and defect triage.
Collaborate with developers and analysts to resolve defects and clarify requirements.
Document test evidence, track issues in Jira, and report status to leads.
Ensure adherence to QA best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in software testing, preferably in the banking or financial domain.
Strong understanding of the software testing lifecycle (STLC) and defect management.
Experience with SQL for data validation and backend testing.
Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing and validation.
Understanding of test planning, test case design, and requirement traceability.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodology and sprint-based delivery models.
Good-to-Have / Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Kafka message validation and consumer/producer testing.
Familiarity with ETL concepts, data pipelines, or batch processing systems.
Exposure to automation testing tools like Selenium, TestNG, or Cypress.
Experience using JMeter or similar tools for API performance testing.
Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (Git).
Basic exposure to cloud: Azure and Kubernetes.
Soft Skills / Work Environment:
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Team player with a proactive approach to quality and collaboration.

Skills
Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, API Testing, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Manual Testing, Automation Testing, JMeter

Experience
3-5 yrs