QA Automation Engineer (Payments)

Who are we? WA.Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily. WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring over 75+ game providers, 15.000+ games, and multi-currency support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy business precisely how they envision it. We have offices across Europe and Latin America, supporting our clients with on-the-ground presence and regional expertise. Where and how we work? We currently have teams based in Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK) and Bucharest (RO). Our hybrid work model encourages regular in-person collaboration while also allowing flexibility to work remotely. Long story short, you will Play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through a balanced approach of test automation and manual testing. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work closely with developers and product owners to deliver high-quality products. You will also collaborate with other QA members to define and improve our testing and delivery processes. In this role, you will work closely with our Payments Engineering Team to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of payment-related systems and services. All the responsibilities we will trust you with: Own testing activities, proactively identifying gaps and driving solutions. Work effectively in projects with limited documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases. Develop and enhance automation frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines. Perform functional, regression, exploratory, usability, API, and cross-browser testing. Analyze test results, track defects, verify fixes, and contribute to QA process improvements. Participate in Agile ceremonies and champion QA best practices. Lead root cause analysis and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Drive automation adoption through team upskilling, framework standardization, and process improvements. Continuously explore new tools, AI-assisted development practices, and testing techniques. Your areas of knowledge and expertise : 5+ years of QA experience, including 4+ years in test automation. Hands-on experience in Quality Assurance within payments-related products, including transaction processing, integrations with payment providers, and payment workflows. Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Cucumber. Experience testing REST APIs and working with relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB). Strong programming skills in JavaScript or a similar language. Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, Git/GitLab, CI/CD, Jira, and Xray. Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6) is a plus. Experience with or interest in using AI development assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex ect. Excellent analytical, communication, and English language skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-learning mindset. iGaming industry experience is an advantage. Why Work With Us? Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders. A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust. Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues. Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment. "We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."