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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Russell Tobin - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,240.0 - $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Test Suite, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Postman, Sql Optimization, Backend, Fastapi, Pytest, Integration Tests, Playwright, Restful APIs, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/quality-engineer-plano-tx--2d764cd0-1f6c-4629-a5cc-af79ec229cbe ## About the Role * The ideal candidate has strong Python automation, SQL, API testing, and CI/CD experience and can confidently collaborate with engineering, business, and audit stakeholders., * 3+ years of QA/Test Engineering experience in financial, fintech, or regulated environments. * Strong Python automation experience with pytest. * Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Playwright is a plus). * Advanced SQL skills for data validation and reconciliation. * Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools. * Experience with SOX/internal controls, maker-checker workflows, segregation of duties, and audit evidence. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience testing Java-based microservices. * Knowledge of FastAPI and PostgreSQL. * Experience validating financial calculations, balances, valuations, or immutable audit data. * Familiarity with AWS cloud environments. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams., Access Control, Accounting, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Automation Engineering, Automotive Industry, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Change Control, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Data Quality, Documentation, Engineering, Financial Systems, Functional Testing, Human Capital, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Java Testing, Mail Services, Microservices, PostgreSQL, Process Improvement, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reconciliation, Regression Testing, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Recruiting, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Suite, Testing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Management ## Description * We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with experience testing financial, fintech, or other regulated systems. This role focuses on validating backend services, REST APIs, event-driven workflows, and complex financial processes while ensuring solutions remain SOX-compliant, audit-ready, and fully traceable., * Design and execute functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and non-functional (NFR) test plans. * Validate financial calculations, reconciliations, and backend data integrity using SQL. * Develop and maintain automated test suites using Python (pytest) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. * Test REST APIs, maker-checker workflows, role-based access controls, and segregation-of-duties (SoD) scenarios. * Validate event-driven workflows, message processing, idempotency, and failure handling. * Verify audit logs, immutable audit trails, and controlled state changes across UI, APIs, and batch processes. * Test integrations with third-party financial systems and ensure accurate inbound/outbound data reconciliation. * Track defects through resolution and produce audit-ready documentation, test evidence, and reports. * Collaborate with developers, accounting, control teams, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC. * Support release readiness, production triage, and continuous improvement of QA processes. ## Related Videos - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Building and Deploying Multi-Agent Systems with ADK and Vertex AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1918-building-and-deploying-multi-agent-systems-with-adk-and-vertex-ai) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)