QA Automation Engineer (ATM Acquiring & Payment Processing)
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 32d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-09). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 5 Oct 2026 (5 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
Manila
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Pay not stated
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Ashby employer's own board first seen 5d ago · last seen just now
- posted 2026-10-09
The listing
🌍 Remote | UTC+8 | Core collaboration hours: 12:00–6:00 PM Manila Time
Salmon is a technology-driven financial company building a banking and lending platform across Southeast Asia, starting in the Philippines.
We combine global fintech expertise with deep local market knowledge to make financial services simple, accessible, and useful for millions of people across the region.
7M+ app downloads. 2M+ monthly active users. 7,000+ partner stores. US$310M+ raised from leading global investors.
Manila-based, globally distributed, and hybrid-first — our team spans 45+ countries.
If you want to solve complex problems at scale and impact how millions of people access and manage money, come build with us.
Southeast Asia’s fintech moment starts here.
About the role:
We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to strengthen test coverage and release quality across our platform. You will design and execute test cases, build and maintain test automation where practical, and work with real production data and complex system integrations to protect the reliability of high-volume payment systems. The role requires strong technical skills and hands-on experience with test automation, defect analysis, and release testing.
What you’ll do:
Test backend services, APIs, microservices, and system integrations in high-volume payment flows.
Build and maintain automated tests for new functionality, regression scenarios, and production releases.
Work with real production data, logs, and database records to validate system behavior and investigate issues.
What you’ll own:
Design, maintain, and execute test cases, validation checks, test plans, and regression scenarios.
Build and maintain automated test suites where automation provides practical value.
Plan and execute testing for new features, APIs, and system integrations.
Analyze defects, identify root-cause patterns, and document findings clearly.
Verify fixes and run the release-testing lifecycle through final quality sign-off.
Monitor product behavior after release and help investigate and resolve production incidents.
Maintain structured testing documentation in Jira and Confluence.
Work closely with engineering, product, operations, and support teams to improve product quality.
What makes you a strong fit:
3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, or Software Developer, ideally in fintech or banking
Experience building and maintaining automated test suites
Good knowledge of microservice architecture and system integration patterns
Strong skills in API testing and validation
Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation
Experience with production support, incident investigation, and resolution
Familiarity with gitlab/gitops and CI/CD pipelines
English level B2 or higher - capable of effective written and verbal communication
Good to have:
Understanding of how acquirers, issuers and payment systems operate
Understanding of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) processes and regulations
Hands-on experience testing antifraud systems (e.g. rule engines, scoring models)
Knowledge of core banking systems and principles
Experience with performance/load testing tools
Familiarity with fraud risk signals and transaction scoring concepts.
What we offer:
Ownership and flexibility
Stock option plan — four-year vesting with a 25% cliff after the first year
Fully remote work with core collaboration hours from 12:00 to 6:00 PM Manila time (UTC+8)
Company-provided tools and equipment
Health and time off
Medical insurance support for you and your family through co-funding or reimbursement, depending on your location and subject to policy limits
Access to an internal mental health support specialist
22 vacation days, Philippine public holidays, and 15 sick days
Growth and team experience
Opportunities to learn and share your expertise through internal expert meetups, external conferences, speaking opportunities, and industry publications
Company-sponsored trips to Manila to meet and work with your team in person
High-performing teams can earn a dedicated beach house week in Southeast Asia
We believe strong teams are built by people with different backgrounds, experiences, and points of view. Salmon is an equal opportunity employer, and we make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential.