Quality Assurance Engineer

Project description

The client is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to support technical and GMS (Global Messaging Services) -related testing efforts. The role involves working with financial messaging systems (including SWIFT and ISO2022), SQL databases, and XML validation. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in team collaboration and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute SQL queries including SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and JOIN for data validation.
• Work with MS Access databases using basic and essential functions.
• Validate and interpret SWIFT FIN MT messages and ISO2022 standards.
• Understand and verify XML document structures for interface testing.
• Use JIRA and GitLab for defect tracking, collaboration, and test management.
• Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and other QA team members.
• Take ownership of test tasks, issues, and ensure follow-through to completion.
• Participate actively in team meetings, share ideas, challenge the status quo, and support peers.

Mandatory Skills

• 6+ Year Experience, with good understanding of SQL, with ability to write queries confidently (SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, JOIN, etc.)
• Proficient in using MS Access, especially basic database operations.
• Solid understanding of SWIFT and ISO2022 messaging standards.
• Knowledge of SWIFT FIN MTs message types.
• Understanding of XML document structures.
• Proven experience with JIRA and GitLab.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and diligently.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Mainframe systems and DB2 database.
• Proactive personality: asks questions when in doubt, avoids assumptions.
• Team player with a willingness to help others, volunteer, and share insights.
• Ownership mindset
• sees tasks and issues through to resolution.