[Hiring] Senior QA Engineer @EPAM

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer with a strong background in both manual and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of complex data-driven applications. The role combines approximately 70% manual testing and 30% test automation, with a particular focus on validating large datasets, data flows, and data mappings.

Working Hours: Availability is required from 09:00 to 16:00 UK time on working days.

• Perform manual and automated testing of application functionality, data processing, and integrations.
• Evaluate test scenarios and determine which cases are best suited for automation versus manual execution.
• Develop and maintain automated tests in C#, including test fixtures and step definitions.
• Use BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow, Cucumber, FitNesse, or equivalent tools.
• Create and maintain clear, structured, and reusable Gherkin scenarios.
• Design and execute data-focused tests, validating large datasets, data flows, transformations, and mappings between systems.
• Write and maintain SQL queries to verify data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintain test execution reports.
• Define test scenarios, select appropriate testing techniques, and ensure adequate coverage of requirements and business risks.
• Identify, document, track, and communicate defects, collaborating with development and business teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvements in testing processes and quality practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in software quality assurance, covering both manual testing and test automation.
• Strong programming skills in C# and experience developing automated tests.
• Practical experience with BDD testing frameworks such as SpecFlow, Cucumber, FitNesse, or similar tools.
• Experience creating and maintaining test fixtures, step definitions, and Gherkin scenarios.
• Strong SQL skills and experience validating large volumes of data.
• Solid understanding of data flows, data transformations, and data mapping validation.
• Ability to assess testing needs and make informed decisions about when to automate and when to perform manual testing.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working with test reporting tools.
• Knowledge of test design techniques, risk-based testing, and test coverage.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher.
• Ability to maintain the required working-hour availability from 09:00 to 16:00 UK time on working days.

Requirements

• Experience in financial services or trading environments, such as commodity trading, investment banking, brokerage, or exchange platforms (Nice to have).
• Familiarity with trading systems, financial data, or business-critical data processing (Nice to have).