QA Engineer ATM
Salmon is a technology-driven financial company building a banking and lending platform across Southeast Asia, starting in the Philippines.
7M+ app downloads. 2M+ monthly active users. 7,000+ partner stores. US$350M+ raised from top-tier investors.
Here, you get real ownership from day one, high standards, and direct communication. You'll work alongside a team that combines deep local knowledge and experience scaling regulated financial companies from scratch.
If you want to solve complex problems at scale and directly impact how millions of people access and manage money, come build with us.
Southeast Asia's fintech moment starts here.
About the role
You'll be the first dedicated QA engineer on a brand new ATM team — building testing practices from scratch, defining quality standards, and owning coverage end-to-end as the product takes shape.
What you'll do:
Work across ATM frontend and backend services — from UI and device interactions to transaction flows and APIs — on a greenfield project with no inherited technical debt
Build and own test automation frameworks from the ground up, with full technical authority over testing architecture
Collaborate directly with developers, system analysts, and DevOps as an embedded quality owner, not a late-stage gatekeeper
What you'll own:
Design, maintain, and execute test cases for ATM frontend and backend services
Perform manual and automated API testing using Java/Kotlin and Postman
Build, maintain, and improve test automation frameworks and suites
Define and refine test strategies to ensure coverage across all components of a microservices-based architecture
Document defects clearly, analyze test results, and communicate risks and blockers to QA leads
Estimate testing efforts and contribute to planning across delivery cycles
What makes you a strong fit:
3+ years of experience in QA Engineering or a similar role
Solid programming skills with understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns
Proven experience building or maintaining test automation frameworks
Strong API testing skills — manual and automated
Familiarity with microservice architectures and distributed systems
Experience with Kubernetes and GitLab CI/CD
English B2 or above — written and spoken, required for daily work with an international team
Willingness to relocate to Manila, Philippines — mandatory requirement
What we offer
Ownership and flexibility
Stock option plan — four-year vesting with a 25% cliff after the first year
Company-provided tools and equipment
Health and time off
Medical insurance support for you and your family through co-funding or reimbursement, depending on your location and subject to policy limits
Access to an internal mental health support specialist
22 vacation days, Philippine public holidays, and 15 sick days
Growth and team experience
Opportunities to learn and share your expertise through internal expert meetups, external conferences, speaking opportunities, and industry publications
Company-sponsored trips to Manila to meet and work with your team in person
High-performing teams can earn a dedicated beach house week in Southeast Asia
We believe strong teams are built by people with different backgrounds, experiences, and points of view. Salmon is an equal opportunity employer, and we make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential.
