QA Analyst

Role: QA Analyst

Location: Makati | Hybrid - 2x a week onsite

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a seasoned QA Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that application updates, models, and platform components are robust, reliable, and production-ready. This position requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Test all aspects of assigned applications to ensure upgrades, patches, and enhancements are fully compatible and operate effectively in production environments.
• Execute component, system, integration, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) in alignment with approved test cases and test plans.
• Report, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Assist in standardizing testing processes and methodologies; recommend improvements to enhance testing efficiency and quality.
• Provide clear and timely status updates on testing progress.
• Identify and escalate risks encountered during testing that may impact delivery timelines.
• Evaluate existing processes and suggest improvements from a business-user perspective.
• Conduct various testing types, including functional, automated, security, performance, system, integration, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, senior managers, and business users.
• Adapt testing methodologies to suit specific applications and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain test deliverables, including test plans, strategies, cases, reports, and defect management documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Proven experience in FinTech Software Testing.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern testing methodologies, particularly for web applications.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining automated tests.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and defect-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Proficiency in Java or Groovy programming languages.
• Knowledge of Selenium and the Spock Framework is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in defect triage, escalation management, and conducting thorough root cause investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Management.
• Experience working in an IT consulting environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global environment with international clients.
• Availability to work within the United States Mountain Standard Time (MST) timezone.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (e.g., accruals, revenue recognition, journal entries, debits/credits)
• Hands-on experience testing:
• General Ledger (GL) Posting Logic
• Accounting Periods & Period Close processes
• Revenue Contracts / Revenue Recognition
• Subledger to GL posting
• Adjustments, accruals, and reversals
• Experience validating financial reports, such as:
• Trial Balance
• BalanceSheet
• Income Statement
• AR/AP Aging Reports
• Chart of Accounts structures