We are Qualco Group, a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Serving clients in over 30 countries, we leverage advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, to develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy. We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join the Credit Institution (CI) team at QUALCO Group. Our team is building the technology platform of a new, fully digital regulated credit institution. The platform orchestrates the full credit lifecycle: digital onboarding, credit decisioning, electronic signing, disbursement, and payments, across a distributed microservices architecture with multiple third-party integrations.In a regulated fintech environment, quality is not a phase at the end of a sprint. A missed edge case can affect a real disbursement, a customer's repayment, or a financial reconciliation. You will own quality across the platform, from test strategy and automation frameworks to release readiness, working side by side with engineering, product, risk, and compliance.What You Will DoOwn release quality across frequent deployments, combining technical analysis and business understanding with regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory testing;Define and drive end-to-end testing strategies for frontend, backend, APIs, and cross-service integrations across critical domains such as loan origination, payments, and reconciliation;Build and maintain automation frameworks (e.g. Cypress) for UI and API regression testing, expanding coverage and reducing manual regression effort;Design and execute performance and load testing (e.g. K6) to validate scalability and system stability under production-level traffic;Validate distributed workflows across orchestrated multi-step flows, including failure scenarios, retries, idempotency, and data consistency between systems;Collaborate with engineering and product teams throughout feature development, providing guidance on quality risks, edge cases, acceptance criteria, and release readiness;Mentor QA engineers, drive automation best practices, and foster a quality-first engineering culture across the team;Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.Our EnvironmentBackend services in PHP 8.2+ with REST APIs, Redis;React;Microsoft Azure (AKS), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines;Service-oriented architecture with orchestration-based distributed workflows;Agile/Scrum delivery with Program Increments, Jira and Xray for test management.Requirements4+ years of professional QA experience, ideally on large-scale, high-traffic platforms;Proven experience defining testing strategies for distributed microservices architectures;Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks for UI and API testing (Cypress or equivalent);Experience with performance and load testing tools (K6 or equivalent);Solid understanding of REST APIs, API validation, and contract testing;Working knowledge of SQL for data validation and technical analysis;Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and test management tools (Jira, Xray);Risk-based testing mindset, with sound judgment on what to test, at which level, and when;Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to work with engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders;Ownership mindset: you treat quality as an engineering responsibility, not a checkpoint.Nice-to-HavesBackground in fintech, payments, lending, or other regulated environments;Experience testing business-critical domains such as payments, billing, or order management;Familiarity with message-based or event-driven systems (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka);Scripting skills (e.g. Python) for test tooling and data preparation;Experience mentoring QA engineers or leading quality initiatives across teams;Familiarity with observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) for defect analysis.BenefitsYour Life @ Qualco Group As a #Qmember, you'll embody our values every day, fostering a culture of teamwork & integrity, passion for results, quality & excellence, client focus, and agility & innovation. Within a truly human-centred environment built on mutual respect and trust, your dedication to our shared vision will not only be recognized but also celebrated, offering boundless opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Find out more about #LifeatQualcoGroup ππΌ qualco.group/life_at_qualco_group Join the #Qteam and enjoy:πΈ Competitive compensation, Meal vouchers, and annual bonus programs. π» Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile phone, and data plan. π’ Modern facilities, free coffee, beverages, indoor parking, and in-house restaurant.π¨β Private health insurance, occupational doctor, workplace counselor and nutritionist. π€Έβ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room. π‘ Career and talent development tools. π Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning, and development plan. π± Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities. At QUALCO Group, we value diversity and inclusivity. Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior. Application Note: All CVs and application materials should be submitted in English.Disclaimer: QUALCO Group collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any third parties. For more details on the processing of your personal data during the Recruitment procedure, please be informed in the Recruitment Notice, before the submission of your application.
We are Qualco Group, a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Serving clients in over 30 countries, we leverage advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, to develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy.
We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join the Credit Institution (CI) team at QUALCO Group. Our team is building the technology platform of a new, fully digital regulated credit institution. The platform orchestrates the full credit lifecycle: digital onboarding, credit decisioning, electronic signing, disbursement, and payments, across a distributed microservices architecture with multiple third-party integrations.
In a regulated fintech environment, quality is not a phase at the end of a sprint. A missed edge case can affect a real disbursement, a customer's repayment, or a financial reconciliation. You will own quality across the platform, from test strategy and automation frameworks to release readiness, working side by side with engineering, product, risk, and compliance.
What You Will Do
- Own release quality across frequent deployments, combining technical analysis and business understanding with regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory testing;
- Define and drive end-to-end testing strategies for frontend, backend, APIs, and cross-service integrations across critical domains such as loan origination, payments, and reconciliation;
- Build and maintain automation frameworks (e.g. Cypress) for UI and API regression testing, expanding coverage and reducing manual regression effort;
- Design and execute performance and load testing (e.g. K6) to validate scalability and system stability under production-level traffic;
- Validate distributed workflows across orchestrated multi-step flows, including failure scenarios, retries, idempotency, and data consistency between systems;
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams throughout feature development, providing guidance on quality risks, edge cases, acceptance criteria, and release readiness;
- Mentor QA engineers, drive automation best practices, and foster a quality-first engineering culture across the team;
- Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
Our Environment
- Backend services in PHP 8.2+ with REST APIs, Redis;
- React;
- Microsoft Azure (AKS), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines;
- Service-oriented architecture with orchestration-based distributed workflows;
- Agile/Scrum delivery with Program Increments, Jira and Xray for test management.
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional QA experience, ideally on large-scale, high-traffic platforms;
- Proven experience defining testing strategies for distributed microservices architectures;
- Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks for UI and API testing (Cypress or equivalent);
- Experience with performance and load testing tools (K6 or equivalent);
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, API validation, and contract testing;
- Working knowledge of SQL for data validation and technical analysis;
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and test management tools (Jira, Xray);
- Risk-based testing mindset, with sound judgment on what to test, at which level, and when;
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to work with engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders;
- Ownership mindset: you treat quality as an engineering responsibility, not a checkpoint.
Nice-to-Haves
- Background in fintech, payments, lending, or other regulated environments;
- Experience testing business-critical domains such as payments, billing, or order management;
- Familiarity with message-based or event-driven systems (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka);
- Scripting skills (e.g. Python) for test tooling and data preparation;
- Experience mentoring QA engineers or leading quality initiatives across teams;
- Familiarity with observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) for defect analysis.
Benefits
Your Life @ Qualco Group
As a #Qmember, you'll embody our values every day, fostering a culture of teamwork & integrity, passion for results, quality & excellence, client focus, and agility & innovation. Within a truly human-centred environment built on mutual respect and trust, your dedication to our shared vision will not only be recognized but also celebrated, offering boundless opportunities for your personal and professional growth.
Find out more about #LifeatQualcoGroup ππΌ qualco.group/life_at_qualco_group
Join the #Qteam and enjoy:
πΈ Competitive compensation, Meal vouchers, and annual bonus programs.
π» Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile phone, and data plan.
π’ Modern facilities, free coffee, beverages, indoor parking, and in-house restaurant.
π¨β Private health insurance, occupational doctor, workplace counselor and nutritionist.
π€Έβ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room.
π‘ Career and talent development tools.
π Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning, and development plan.
π± Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities.
At QUALCO Group, we value diversity and inclusivity. Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.
Application Note: All CVs and application materials should be submitted in English.
Disclaimer: QUALCO Group collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any third parties. For more details on the processing of your personal data during the Recruitment procedure, please be informed in the Recruitment Notice, before the submission of your application.
Qualco Group is a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Leveraging advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, we develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy.Headquartered in Athens with a global presence, we support more than 140 clients across 30 countries. Today, the Group employs over 1,000 experts and drives impact through proprietary tech, strategic partnerships, and a people-centric approach.Qualco Group includes, among others, Qualco, Quento, Qualco Intelligent Finance, Qualco Real Estate, Qualco UK, and Quant.Our valuesClient Focus β We put our clients at the centre of everything we do, making sure their needs and satisfaction guide our decisions.Quality & Excellence β We deliver high standards in our work, paying attention to detail and striving to improve every day.Ξ€eamwork & Integrity β We work together with honesty and respect, building trust through collaboration and fairness.Agility & Innovation β We adapt quickly, embrace change, and explore new ideas to find better ways of doing things.Passion for Results β We are motivated to achieve our goals and go the extra mile to deliver meaningful outcomes.Equality, inclusion, opportunity, and team spirit are at the core of our culture. We treat people with integrity and care about personal and professional growth.Why work with usCulture of respect and trust: An inclusive, diverse workplace built on respect and human rights.Equal career opportunities: Support at every career stage with clear paths for growth.Continuous learning: Ongoing training and development programs.Tailored support: Flexible work and a strong focus on work-life balance.Career Development: Continuous growth supported through mentoring, training, feedback, and recognition.Wellbeing: A balanced, caring environment with comprehensive health, lifestyle, and workplace support.
Qualco Group is a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Leveraging advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, we develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy.
Headquartered in Athens with a global presence, we support more than 140 clients across 30 countries. Today, the Group employs over 1,000 experts and drives impact through proprietary tech, strategic partnerships, and a people-centric approach.
Qualco Group includes, among others, Qualco, Quento, Qualco Intelligent Finance, Qualco Real Estate, Qualco UK, and Quant.
Our values
- Client Focus β We put our clients at the centre of everything we do, making sure their needs and satisfaction guide our decisions.
- Quality & Excellence β We deliver high standards in our work, paying attention to detail and striving to improve every day.
- Ξ€eamwork & Integrity β We work together with honesty and respect, building trust through collaboration and fairness.
- Agility & Innovation β We adapt quickly, embrace change, and explore new ideas to find better ways of doing things.
- Passion for Results β We are motivated to achieve our goals and go the extra mile to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Equality, inclusion, opportunity, and team spirit are at the core of our culture. We treat people with integrity and care about personal and professional growth.
Why work with us
- Culture of respect and trust: An inclusive, diverse workplace built on respect and human rights.
- Equal career opportunities: Support at every career stage with clear paths for growth.
- Continuous learning: Ongoing training and development programs.
- Tailored support: Flexible work and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Career Development: Continuous growth supported through mentoring, training, feedback, and recognition.
- Wellbeing: A balanced, caring environment with comprehensive health, lifestyle, and workplace support.
