API Automation Engineer with Payments domain knowledge
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team working for a critical project with compliance requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess a robust knowledge on payment standards like ISO20022, SWIFT, SEPA, etc Extensive knowledge on API automation with both SOAP and REST services. This role requires candidates to be customer facing and working at EST timezone.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Design, develop, and execute automated tests for API services (SOAP & REST).
Analyze payment messaging formats (eg, ISO 20022, SWIFT) and validate compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into automated test scenarios.
Configure PGP keys, authorization certificates, etc
Set up authentication mechanism like OAuth 2.0, Mutual TLS, etc
Configure call back url
Reporting of overall status to customer, log management and transaction reconciliation
Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Identify opportunities for improving test coverage, test effectiveness, and overall automation strategy.
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and customer demos within EST business hours

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/IT
Must be comfortable working in EST time zone and interfacing with customers.
5+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on API testing.
Strong understanding of payment systems and standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT, SEPA, etc.).
Hands-on experience with tools like Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured, or similar.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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