Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a meticulous and experienced FX Payments Manual QA professional to ensure the quality and accuracy of cross-border payments and foreign exchange processes. This role involves designing and executing test cases for FX payment systems, identifying and tracking issues, and collaborating closely with development teams to enhance system reliability. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high standards of software quality, supporting business operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in a dynamic payments environment.
Software Requirements
Required Software Skills:
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (manual testing)
Experience testing cross-border payment systems, FX wire processing, and related message standards (ISO20022, SWIFT MT, MX)
Familiarity with SQL for data validation and querying
Experience with ticketing and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM)
Preferred Software Skills:
Automated testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or similar
Experience with payment testing tools or platforms
Overall Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive test cases for FX payment systems, including wire processing and message validation
Identify, reproduce, and document bugs, and work with developers to resolve issues
Validate that payments and FX transactions comply with industry standards and customer requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, developers, and operations to ensure high-quality releases
Participate in test plan reviews, defect triage, and test progress reporting
Support regression testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) preparations
Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, scripts, and results to ensure traceability and compliance
Technical Skills (By Category)
Testing Methodologies: Manual testing, defect tracking, test case design (required)
Payment Systems Knowledge: Cross-border payments, FX wire processing, ISO20022, SWIFT MT/MX (required)
Databases/Data Management: SQL querying, data validation (required)
Automation Tools: Selenium, TestNG, or equivalent (preferred)
Development Tools: JIRA, test management platforms, version control (required)
Domain Knowledge: FX market processes, foreign exchange workflows, and compliance (required)
Experience Requirements
At least 5 years of manual QA testing experience within the payments domain
Proven knowledge of FX payment systems, cross-border payments, and related message standards (ISO20022, SWIFT)
Experience testing payment processing platforms and related financial software
Strong background in defect lifecycle management and test documentation
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment preferred
Knowledge of test automation tools is an advantage but not mandatory
Day-to-Day Activities
Design, develop, and execute test cases focused on FX payments and wire processing
Document defects thoroughly and track their resolution
Engage proactively with developers and business teams to clarify requirements and improve quality
Conduct regression and retesting activities for ongoing releases
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings
Review system configurations and test environment setups to ensure accuracy
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices and tools
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Professional QA certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar are preferred
Experience working with FX and payments systems in a large enterprise environment
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills specific to financial systems
Attention to detail and high accuracy in testing activities
Effective communication and team collaboration skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.