Senior QA Engineer - Manual

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential. 

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List. 

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the role:

We are hiring a self-driven, talented, and detail-oriented Senior QA Engineer with experience in manual testing. Join us in building the best fintech product used across Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and more places.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning and Design
• Analyze product requirements and system specifications to design detailed and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive manual test cases for web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Test Execution
• Execute manual test cases across multiple platforms (Web, Android, iOS) to identify defects and ensure product quality.
• Document, track, and resolve bugs and issues effectively using tools such as Jira or similar.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate closely with development, product, and design teams to understand new features and regression impact.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Quality Assurance Documentation
• Maintain detailed test documentation including test cases, test plans, test reports, and bug reports.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of test processes and outcomes.
• Utilise existing automation to save manual efforts
• Have basic knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Rest assured Appium)  & Java concepts for understanding the overall QA process.
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new testing methodologies.
• Recommend and implement improvements to testing processes and workflows.
• Help to onboard and mentor new QA members joining in the future

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3-6 years of practical experience in fintech or financial services-based product testing.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies and test processes.
• Experience in testing web, mobile[must have], and API applications.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Postman) and bug tracking systems.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills for identifying issues.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within an Agile team and adapt to changing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Rest assured Appium) for utilizing existing test automation on a daily basis
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com.