Quality Engineering Specialist

Overview

Our client is a leading financial services organization that delivers critical payment services to financial institutions nationwide. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Specialist to join their Application Automation Development team for a 12-month contract engagement. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical payment systems in a dynamic, agile environment across multiple major U.S. cities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation frameworks and test cases using Java, Selenium, and API technologies for mission-critical payment products
• Participate in detailed technical design with solution architects
• Develop and test application components in Java on application server platforms
• Integrate components with frameworks and messaging middleware
• Support comprehensive testing including Unit, Functional, Performance, and Access controls
• Work closely with automation team leads and architects to implement testing strategies
• Devise test strategies for mission-critical systems with comprehensive coverage across multiple products
• Understand complex business requirements and implement technical test cases
• Promote innovation and evolution of quality engineering practices
• Create and maintain documentation artifacts

Required Qualifications

• Advanced experience in test automation development with Java/Selenium/API technologies
• Strong background in J2EE architecture and automation implementation
• Experience with application server platforms and RDB backend frameworks
• Knowledge of messaging middleware integration
• Proven experience in Agile SCRUM methodology
• Strong understanding of quality engineering principles
• Experience with payment systems or financial services applications preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Contract Details & Benefits

• Duration: 12 months
• Rate: DOE
• Locations: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, San Francisco
• Work Model: On-site Hybrid (No remote work)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge payment systems
• Exposure to enterprise-scale financial technology
• Collaborative team environment with growth opportunities