Join Mint and be part of a high-growth organisation that thrives on innovation, as a market‐leading travel‐focused fintech across Australia and New Zealand. We are expanding into the United Kingdom and new markets. We have a collegiate, team‐oriented culture that values genuine connections and mutual support. In this dynamic and personable environment, your ideas will be heard, your achievements celebrated, and your career path defined by real opportunity.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team in Sydney. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in software Quality Assurance (QA) – being able to mature our processes for user acceptance, testing and validation of our solutions, and be a leader in driving automation to support scale.
Strong experience in Payments, banking and/or financial services will be well regarded. You will be accountable for the QA process and compliance and be a key gatekeeper for ongoing deployments and platform changes.
Key Responsibilities
* Improve and implement comprehensive QA processes, with hands on execution skill
* Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices
* Collaborate with development teams on integrating QA into their work
* Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools
* Accelerate automation for repeatable tasks
Technical Implementation
* Develop and maintain robust test suites
* Implement data‐driven testing approaches
* Build custom testing utilities and helper functions
* Integrate tests with CI/CD pipelines for automated execution
Quality Assurance
* Manage and support the comprehensive testing of web applications and APIs
* Execute regression testing by the QA team for major releases
* Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases
* Ensure security testing practices are implemented
* Work closely with Product Managers and Developers
* Provide clear test reporting and quality metrics
* Document test cases, procedures, and known issues
* Present quality insights to stakeholders and leadership
Industry Knowledge
* Financial services or payments industry experience
* E‐commerce platform testing experience
* SaaS application quality assurance
Soft Skills
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Leadership qualities and mentoring capabilities
* Adaptability to changing technologies and requirements
* Attention to detail and quality‐focused mindset
Quality Engineering
* End‐to‐end test automation design and implementation
* Performance testing and load testing methodologies
* Accessibility testing knowledge and implementation
Tools & Frameworks
* Playwright
* Testing methodology and tools
* Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for test execution
Technical Expertise
* 4+ years of proven experience in a QA lead or management role.
* Experience with API testing and REST/GraphQL services
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with testing frameworks
* Proficiency in version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab)
* Experience with test data management and database testing
Why Join Mint?
* Competitive Package: Market‐competitive compensation and professional development opportunities that recognise your contributions.
* Employee Focused: Generous additional leave benefits and industry‐leading Parental Leave policy.
* Collaborative Hands‐On Culture: An environment where diverse perspectives are valued, cross‐functional teamwork in a dynamic work environment is the norm, and every voice has impact.
* Supportive Leadership: Learn from experienced leaders who prioritise open communication, clear goals, and ongoing feedback to help you succeed.
* Purpose‐Driven Mission: Contribute to a travel‐focused fintech dedicated to solving real‐world problems – helping businesses operate more smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
Mint is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
If you apply for a role, please note that we need to collect certain information from you. This is set out in the following link: https://www.mintpayments.com/policies/privacy/candidates-contractors
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