Test Engineer

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PalmPay

4–8 yrs exp Posted 1 month ago · Apply by Jul 18, 2026

Job Description

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.

Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Position Overview

PalmPay Bangladesh is seeking an experienced Senior SQA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our fintech platforms, payment systems, and channel integrations. This role focuses on API automation, payment & POS testing, and production issue monitoring in a high-volume, transaction-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payment & Channel Integration Testing

Lead testing efforts for payment channel integrations, routing logic, and multi-channel transaction flows
Conduct interface and functional testing by setting up mock servers/platforms to simulate external partner systems
Ensure payment and channel integrations meet product requirements with high quality and speed

Test Planning & Execution

Own end-to-end project testing activities: test planning, execution, tracking, defect verification, and release support
Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, API tests, and integration tests for payment systems
Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, including POS (Point of Sale) systems

Automation & Technical Testing

Develop and maintain API automation tests using Postman
Perform SQL-based data validation and database testing
Validate encryption, decryption, and hashing logic used in transaction and security flows
Work with Java / Java EE applications across the SDLC, with strong focus on testing and integration

Production Support & Issue Management

Monitor and investigate production (“online”) issues, identify root causes, follow up on fixes, and verify resolutions
Proactively work to prevent recurrence of production issues through improved test coverage and processes
Track defects using defect management tools and ensure timely closure

Collaboration & Process Improvement

Collaborate closely with local development and technical teams to enhance testing tools, frameworks, and efficiency
Promote standardized testing and SDLC best practices across projects and teams
Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 8583, EMV, and PCI DSS, especially for POS and payment systems

Technical Skills

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Java
Hands-on experience with API testing and automation using Postman
Strong SQL querying and database testing skills
Solid understanding of encryption, decryption, and hashing mechanisms
Experience testing payment systems, fintech platforms, and POS systems
Knowledge of performance testing concepts and tools
Experience with mock servers, simulators, and log services
Strong defect tracking and test management experience

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ownership mindset with ability to manage testing independently
Good communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-critical fintech environment

Additional Preferences:

Experience with high-volume transaction systems
Knowledge of payment ecosystems, acquiring/issuing flows, and channel integrations
Experience working with mock servers and simulators for partner integrations
ISTQB or equivalent QA certification

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
1-3 years of experience in software testing / SDET roles, preferably in fintech, payments, or financial services

Compensation & Benefits