Strong Middle QA Engineer (Manual)

Paybis is a global crypto/fiat platform operating since 2014, serving customers across 180+ countries. Self-funded, PCI DSS Level 1. We build and scale complex fintech products focused on payments, KYC verification, and customer experience.

We are looking for a Strong Middle QA Engineer (Manual) who fully owns test strategy, independently identifies edge cases, works confidently with APIs, and isn't afraid to influence the QA process without being asked.

This isn't a "execute test cases from a list" role. It's a role for someone who thinks like a tester and an analyst at the same time.

• Independently design test strategy for new features: select priorities, cover edge cases, build regression coverage
• Create and maintain test cases, checklists, and test plans in the test management system
• Run functional and regression testing of web and mobile interfaces
• Test REST APIs via Postman: requests, status codes, response body, validation
• Test complex user flows: onboarding, KYC verification, checkout — with an understanding of compliance requirements
• Use Chrome DevTools and SQL for issue diagnostics and data validation
• Work closely with developers and the QA team throughout the SDLC
• Optionally mentor Junior QA engineers
• Proactively propose improvements to QA process and test coverage

Must-Have:

• Confident manual testing experience: functional and regression testing of web applications
• Test design: writing test cases, checklists, test plans (BVA, EP, pairwise techniques)
• REST API testing — Postman: requests, status codes, auth, body, response validation
• SQL — queries for data validation in DB after test scenarios
• Chrome DevTools — active use (Network, Console, Elements)
• Jira / Allure TestOps (or equivalent) — bug reporting, test case management
• Experience testing onboarding / KYC flows or payment flows
• Mobile testing — iOS/Android (real devices)
• Understanding of SDLC and STLC
• Analytical thinking and ownership mindset
• English Upper-Intermediate+ (B2+)

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in fintech / payments / KYC domain
• Knowledge of Sumsub or other KYC/AML providers
• BrowserStack / Sauce Labs — cross-browser testing
• Baseline automation skills (Selenium, Cypress)
• Grafana / CloudWatch — log analysis
• Understanding of PCI DSS and compliance requirements
• Shift-Left testing experience
• Contract testing (Pact or equivalent)
• ISTQB certification or equivalent

Soft Skills:

• Analytical thinking — complex onboarding flows and KYC edge cases require a systemic approach, not reactive testing
• Attention to detail — one missed bug in KYC or checkout costs the company a user, a compliance incident, or money
• Ownership mindset — you spot coverage gaps and propose improvements yourself, without waiting to be assigned
• User empathy — you test through the eyes of a real user, finding UX issues, not just technical bugs
• Partnership with development — testability is discussed at the feature design stage, not after release
• Adaptability — release priorities shift quickly; you refocus without losing coverage quality
• English communication — all documentation and bug reports are written in English

First Month:

Onboarding complete per internal documentation. You know the product and team processes.

First 3 Months:

Probation passed. You independently and effectively execute team tasks: testing, creating test cases, bug reporting. Goals set for the next 6 months.

First 6 Months:

You fully cover all tasks assigned to your team. Goals set after probation are completed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Independently designs test strategy rather than just executing ready-made test cases
• Takes ownership of quality and doesn't wait to be told what to do
• Works confidently with APIs and knows what to check beyond "200 OK"
• Can test complex regulated flows (KYC, payment) with an understanding of compliance
• Communicates with developers as a partner, influencing feature testability early
• Is willing to share knowledge and mentor more junior colleagues

1. HR Screening
2. Technical Interview with QA Lead
3. Final Interview with Head of HR + CIO

• Remote-first culture with periodic team meetups
• Product company environment, not outsourcing — real impact on a product with 1.5M+ users
• Structured onboarding: mentor, documentation, and a clear plan from Day 1
• Real career path toward Senior QA or into Automation
• High autonomy and trust — no micromanagement
• Stable, self-funded company with no investor pressure
• International team with English as the working language