Applause is raising the bar for digital quality and employee experience. Recognized as a Top Workplace, Applause provides award-winning software testing, AI training, and UX research solutions to top brands. Our fully managed services leverage a global team and the world's largest independent testing community. We improve digital experiences for global innovators like Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Starbucks, Vodafone, and BMW.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will have a robust knowledge of payment standards like ISO20022, SWIFT, SEPA, etc. and extensive experience in API automation with both SOAP and REST services. This role requires being customer-facing and providing Eastern time zone hours coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and execute automated tests for API services (SOAP & REST).
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Analyze payment messaging formats (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT) and validate compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
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Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into automated test scenarios.
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Configure PGP keys, authorization certificates, etc
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Set up authentication mechanism like OAuth 2.0, Mutual TLS, etc
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Configure call back url
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Reporting of overall status to customer, log management and transaction reconciliation
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Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
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Identify opportunities for improving test coverage, test effectiveness, and overall automation strategy.
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Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and customer demos within EST business hours.
Job Requirements and Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/IT
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Must be comfortable working in EST time zone and interfacing with customers.
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5+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on API testing.
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Strong understanding of payment systems and standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT, SEPA, etc.).
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Hands-on experience with tools like Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured, or similar.
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Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
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Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Applause?
We’re proud to cultivate an inspiring, engaging employee culture that’s consistently reflected in high employee retention rates and satisfaction. Our talented team – known as Applause Nation – is set up for success with the latest collaboration and learning tools, opportunities for career advancement, and more.
- Work from anywhere! We have a flexible work environment with top talent from across the globe
- Collaborate with an international team of 450+ passionate, talented co-workers
- Expand your portfolio with exciting, hands-on projects providing exposure to well-known, global brands
- Learn and grow through structured onboarding, in-house knowledge sessions and access to thousands of virtual courses available on demand
- Incorporate AI and other exciting technologies into your work, to help you prioritize and boost productivity
- Experience a supportive culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation and transparency
- Share your voice! Contribute and integrate creative and innovative ideas across roles and departments
Applause Core Values:
As a global employee community, we strive to uphold the following core values, which are critical to business success and how we measure individual and team performance. How do you align?
- Be Accountable: You love to take ownership, and hold yourself and others accountable to increase empowerment and success.
- Celebrate Authenticity: You love bringing your true self to work and creating genuine and trustful relationships within a diverse environment.
- In It Together: You have a team-first mindset and love collaborating with your peers.
- Create Value for Our Customers: You love delivering meaningful business impact and being a release partner for all aspects of digital quality.
- Crush Your Goals: You always strive for excellence and constantly seek ways to be better, more effective and more efficient.
