Quality Engineer(Payments)

About ThoughtFocus

ThoughtFocus is a global IT services and solutions company with deep capabilities across Data & Analytics, Cloud, Modern Engineering, and Financial Services technology. Headquartered in the US with delivery centers in India, we partner with leading enterprises to build scalable, future-ready technology solutions. Our teams are built on a culture of ownership, expertise, and long-term client partnerships — and talent is at the heart of how we grow. - https://thoughtfocus.com/

Quality Engineer(Payments)

Location: Hyderabad | Experience: 4-8 Years

Notice Period-Less than 15 days.

About the role:

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with experience in the Payments domain and a strong background in EMV certification. The candidate will be responsible for validating payment solutions, ensuring compliance with EMV standards, and delivering high-quality testing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Expert level knowledge in EMV Level 3 certification with payment processor.
• Hands on experience in using ICC or UL BTT test tools.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications.
• Strong understanding of EMV standards, ISO8583, encryption methods, and security protocols.
• Very good knowledge on payment transaction types.
• Experienced in manual testing using POS, MPOS and latest android-based POS terminals.
• Experience with payment POS terminal configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Manual Testing , Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) on web and mobile applications.
• Write, review, and execute detailed test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Experience in manual software testing, with a strong understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and QA methodologies.
• Identify, log, and track defects using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). Ensure defects are properly prioritized and resolved.
• Experience with Postman for API testing and automation, including creating, managing, and running collections for efficient API testing and validation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in payments domain (e.g., POS systems, EMV ISO 8583, transaction processing).
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., BDD) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git or Azure DevOps

Behavioral/Soft Skills:

• Risk Assessment: Anticipate potential risks to project quality and timelines, recommending preventive measures early in the lifecycle.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting issues, collaborating with developers, and discussing test results with stakeholders.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, ensuring thorough coverage of all scenarios during both manual and automated testing.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute towards delivering high-quality software.
• Proactive QA Process Improvement: Continuously suggest and drive innovative changes to improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.