Test Engineer
Summary
Merge Money is hiring a Test Engineer in London to ensure software quality. This role involves designing and executing test plans, performing various types of testing, and collaborating with development teams, using tools like Jira and Postman.
About Merge:
Merge is a regulated stablecoin payments infrastructure platform enabling enterprises to move money globally in real time. We combine stablecoin rails with local instant payment systems to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border payments and treasury workflows. Merge serves fintechs, investment platforms, marketplaces, and corporate treasury teams globally.
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a methodical approach to testing, and the ability to collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver a seamless user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on product requirements.
Perform functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and end-to-end testing.
Identify, document, track, and retest software defects, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.
Validate software functionality, usability, compatibility, and overall product quality.
Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and clarify expected behavior.
Conduct API testing and database validation where applicable.
Maintain clear and comprehensive test documentation and reports.
Participate in requirement reviews and contribute to improving product quality from the early stages of development.
Support test automation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency.
Verify fixes and perform regression testing before product releases.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
Experience writing and executing test cases, reporting defects, and maintaining test documentation.
Familiarity with bug-tracking and test-management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar platforms.
Basic understanding of API testing tools such as Postman.
Knowledge of SQL and database validation is an advantage.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.