Quality Assurance Engineer

Stealth FinTech Startup · Posted 2026-05-01

Job SummaryThe QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and correctness of the platform across all layers — from backend logic to frontend user experience.This role combines manual testing and an automation mindset, ensuring that:features work as intended complex logic is validated bugs are caught before release The position is critical in a product where:financial logic must be accurate user experience must be smooth system behavior must be consistent The QA Engineer is expected to take full ownership of quality, working closely with engineering and product teams to ensure clean, stable, and production-ready releases.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES1. End-to-End TestingTest complete product flows (not just individual components) Validate functionality across: frontend backend APIs Ensure features behave correctly under real usage scenarios 2. Test Case Design & ExecutionDesign structured test cases for each feature Cover: normal scenarios edge cases failure conditions Execute tests before each release 3. Regression TestingEnsure new changes do not break existing functionality Maintain and update regression test suites 4. Bug Identification & ReportingIdentify, document, and track bugs clearly Provide detailed reproduction steps Work closely with engineers to resolve issues 5. AutomationIdentify repetitive tests suitable for automation Contribute to building automated test suites Support long-term test automation strategy 6. Data & Logic ValidationValidate financial calculations and logic outputs Ensure consistency between: backend logic frontend display Detect discrepancies in calculations or data flows 7. Performance & Stability AwarenessIdentify performance issues from a testing perspective Validate system behavior under different conditions 8. CollaborationWork closely with: Backend engineers Frontend engineers Product Manager Ensure clear understanding of requirements before testing 9. Release ReadinessEnsure features meet quality standards before release Provide final validation and sign-off for deployments COMPETENCIESCoreManual Testing Test Case Design Regression Testing Bug Tracking & Reporting API Testing AutomationBasic understanding of test automation Familiarity with tools such as: Selenium Cypress Playwright (preferred) Technical AwarenessUnderstanding of backend systems and APIs Ability to test logic-heavy applications Basic knowledge of databases and queries (SQL preferred) Product UnderstandingAbility to understand complex product flows Attention to detail in validating user experience Ability to detect inconsistencies in behavior and logic Soft Ownership of quality Strong attention to detail Clear communication Structured thinking Persistence in identifying issues JOB SPECIFICATIONSIndustry / Domain FinTech / InvestTech / Data-Driven PlatformsExperience3–7 years in QA / testing roles Experience testing web or mobile applications Experience working with engineering teams PreferredExperience in testing data-heavy or logic-heavy systems Exposure to financial or analytics platforms Experience with test automation tools EducationDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSReduction in bugs reaching production Quality and completeness of test coverage Accuracy in identifying edge cases and failures Speed and clarity of bug reporting Contribution to automation and efficiency

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