Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

How do you want to pay? It’s a question you’ve answered on-screen or in-person thousands of times, but your choices have always been limited. Imagine the flexibility to pay however you want – credit, debit, multiple currencies, frequent flyer miles, loyalty points, or digital payments - all on the same card or digital wallet. Sound impossible? Episode Six makes the seemingly impossible happen every day. 

We are a global provider of API-based payment processing and wallet management infrastructure. We’re 100% cloud-native, hyper-configurable, and a “Top 10 Place to Work in Fintech.” And we’re changing how people think about payments. 

Today, we’re powering payments for one of the world’s largest banks and airlines and numerous innovative fintechs. E6 is headquartered in Austin with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, and London. We provide technology for clients in 24 countries on four continents. Since 2018 when we launched with HSBC, we have grown more than 10x. 

Interested in redefining what’s possible in payments? Join Episode Six today. 

What we’re hiring for:  

We are a growing fintech organization looking to add a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test for our Global IT Operations team based in Austin, Texas!  

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:  

• Leading testing effort in the payments, card issuing and revolving credit domain. 
• Reviewing requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. 
• Creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases. 
• Planning and coordinating testing activities, preparing reports to communicate outcomes of quality assurance activities. 
• Preparing quality assurance policies and procedures 
• Designing, developing, and executing automation code. 
• Identifying, recording, documenting, and tracking bugs. 
• Performing thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. 
• Developing and applying testing processes for new and existing products. 
• Tracking quality assurance metrics and statistics. 
• Staying up to date with new testing tools, diverse types of test strategies, and assuring ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements. 
• Communicating technical information, both written and verbal, effectively to other team members and customers of varying technical experience. 
• Working collaboratively with other team members, teams and customers on projects, and other similar or related tasks.
• This is not an exhaustive list, and your duties and responsibilities will also include any incidental and administrative duties as are reasonably required or reasonably desirable for the performance of the duties and responsibilities set out above. 

What experiences and skills are necessary to be successful in this role:  

• Proven domain knowledge and experience in testing within the payments and card industry. Proficiency in various testing methodologies, tools, and techniques specific to this domain. 
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry-specific protocols. 
• Ability and willingness to delve into unfamiliar domains, rapidly acquiring necessary expertise for effective testing. 
• Previous experience in backend Java enterprise software system testing. 
• Proficiency in the Java programming language and JUnit test framework. 
• Previous experience in automating API (REST) testing. 
• Experience working with CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins or other CI/CD platforms. 
• Proven record with large complex projects and SDLC processes. 
• Experience working with RDBMS and NoSQL Databases such as MySQL and Cassandra. Ability to write, execute, and debug SQL queries to perform database testing and validation. 
• Great problem solving and decision-making skills; strong attention for detail to ensure comprehensive test planning. 
• Ability to read, write, listen, and speak English with at least business fluency. 

What makes a successful E6er?  

• We appreciate the unique backgrounds, skill sets, experiences, and contributions each E6er brings. With a strong culture of respect for all, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment for every E6er to excel and grow. 
• We take immense pride in everything we do, no matter how big or small. We work hard, we work smart, and we sweat the details. We are humble enough to know that we do not know it all. We are excited to come to work every day, knowing we will be learning, improving, innovating, and making an impact. 
• A people first mentality. Professional development from day 1, a 360 focus on your wellbeing, and the ability to work where you need to, we’re here to support you.  

Authorization to work in either the U.S. or Canada is a precondition of employment at E6. We unfortunately are not able to provide employment sponsorship at this time. 

E6 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

E6 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who may require additional assistance in engaging in our application and interview process. Please feel free to reach out to E6's Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@episodesix.com if you need any assistance completing our application or need accommodation during your interview process.