Associate QA Engineer

Finastra Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Who are we? At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good. Associate QA Engineer - TP1 Reporting to the QA Manager, the Associate QA Engineer creates and executes product test plans to ensure software products meet design specifications and product quality standards. Assists the Development team with process improvements to improve product quality. Responsibilities & Deliverables Create test cases from product specifications. Execute test plans and test cases and compile results. Set up and maintain personal testing environments; may set up team testing environments. Assist in the review of software development processes to improve product quality. Track defects from detection to resolution and work with developers to reproduce and resolve defects. Communicate with stakeholders on product issues. Acquire and maintain knowledge of existing products, operations or systems. Review product documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy. Provide support to stakeholders prior to release of software. Create and/or run SQL scripts to populate data and validate test results. Design, develop, and maintain test scripts to be automated. Provide testing effort estimates for enhancements. Required Experience At least 1 year experience in software testing or related field. Experience in the software or financial or banking industry preferred. Knowledge of market infrastructures (experience with SWIFT, SIX, Fed & Chips Services). STP Engine testing (ideally worked in transaction banking and/or payments gateways). Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Linux applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills; effective customer service skills. Ability to work independently or within a team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of quality assurance methods and techniques including the software development lifecycle. Effective planning and organizational skills, with an attention to detail. Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to think ‘out of the box’ for process improvements. Ability to work with specialized software tools; effectively implement and evaluate new processes or plans. Ability to execute test plans and test scripts for commercial software applications, document expected results versus actual results, and record software defects. Preferred knowledge of the Agile software development methodology. Must be a graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred Experience Experience with relational databases (Ingres, Oracle, PostgreSQL). Hands‑on experience: DML commands with any listed databases. Java (JVM, JRE) – hands‑on experience with Java applications. Preferred knowledge of automated testing software tools with ability to design and develop automated testing programs. Prior experience or knowledge in performance testing — tools and techniques to evaluate application responsiveness, stability, and scalability under load. Candidate should be flexible with work timings and willing to adapt to different schedules based on project requirements. Should be willing to report to the Finastra Office (Ortigas Center, Pasig City) at least 2× per week. Must be willing to work on EMEA working hours. Benefits Flexibility: Unlimited vacation based on your location and business priorities; hybrid working arrangements; inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave. Well‑being: Access confidential one‑on‑one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support. Medical, life & disability insurance; retirement plan; lifestyle and other benefits. ESG: Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching. DEI: Participation in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ). Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool. Recognition: Participation in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribution to regular employee surveys. Specific benefits may vary by location. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr