Senior QA Automation Engineer

WHO WE ARE

At Papel Holdings, we’re not just another Fintech company. We’re on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape. From innovative banking solutions to cutting-edge digital asset products, we’re transforming how people interact with money.   

Our offices are strategically located in some of the world’s fastest-growing industry hubs:  Dubai, Vienna, and Hong Kong.  

Careers at Papel suit those who want to have an impact, who are comfortable getting uncomfortable, willing to take risks and win big. We are brave, laser-focused and have high aptitude, with a little playfulness for good measure.  If you’re someone who thrives on high accountability, possesses a start-up spirit, and flair for industry-savvy solutions, you’ll fit right in.   

If this resonates with you, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be part of something that’s changing how we interact with money and wealth.  

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We’re looking for a Test Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using modern tools and best practices. You’ll focus on writing and executing integration, end-to-end, and API tests to ensure product quality, performance, and reliability. Working closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers, you’ll help establish quality standards and integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments.

You’ll use tools like JUnit, PyTest, JMeter, and XRay to test backend services and system performance, while also providing mentorship to junior QA engineers. A passion for continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with emerging QA trends will be key to success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and robust test automation frameworks using modern tools and best practices
• Write and execute integration, and end-to-end test cases to ensure product quality and reliability
• Automate API testing to validate functionality, performance, and scalability
• Develop and execute smoke, load, and regression tests to ensure system stability across new releases
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to establish quality standards throughout the development lifecycle
• Integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless and reliable deployments
• Use tools such as JUnit, TestContainers, PyTest, JMeter, and XRay to ensure thorough testing of backend services, APIs, and system performance
• Perform exploratory testing to identify edge cases and system vulnerabilities
• Provide technical mentorship to junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyze testing results, reporting and tracking defects to resolution
• Stay updated with emerging QA trends, tools, and practices to improve the product testing strategy

• 6+ years of experience in QA automation, with a strong focus on backend systems and APIs
• Procient in Java and testing tools like JUnit, TestContainers, and Mockito
• Experience with PyTest for API testing and JMeter for load and performance testing
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation into the release process
• Deep understanding of testing strategies, including unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Take initiative and own your work, proactively driving quality efforts across the development lifecycle
• Problem-solver, constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance test coverage and improve testing effciency
• Excel in collaborative environments, working eectively across engineering and product teams
• Experience in the fintech industry is a plus
• Familiarity with tools like XRay for regression testing is highly desirable

TECH STACK

• Testing Tools: JUnit,
• TestContainers, PyTest, JMeter, XRay
• Databases: PostgreSQL, CassandraDB, Redis
• Messaging: Kafka
• Containerization: Docker API
• Standards: REST, gRPC
• Cloud: Azure

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the fast-growing fintech space

• Competitive pay 
• Flexible work environment, including opportunities for remote work

• Healthcare 

• Generous time off policies