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Engineering · Belgrade · Hybrid

QA Automation Engineer (Backend / API Focus)

About The Role:

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with a strong focus on backend and API testing, who will own and drive automated testing in a complex, distributed system. This is an automation‑first role with a clear engineering approach to quality, stability, and system reliability.


What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Design, develop, and maintain API automation tests (primary focus)

  • Automated testing of backend services and integrations

  • Maintain and continuously improve the test automation framework

  • Secondary: UI automation for critical E2E scenarios

  • Work with relational databases for data validation and integrity checks

  • Dockerize test frameworks and test execution

  • Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline

  • Use and maintain Test Management tools (TestRail or equivalent)

  • Collaborate closely with developers during early validation phases

  • Analyze test results and eliminate flaky tests

  • Actively participate in code reviews and QA initiatives

What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role:

  • 3+ years of experience in QA Automation

  • Strong knowledge of Java (or a similar OOP language)

  • Solid experience in API automation testing

  • Understanding of backend systems and microservices architecture

  • Experience working with relational databases (SQL)

  • Experience with Docker (build, run, test execution)

  • Experience with Test Management Tools (TestRail or equivalent)

  • Experience with UI automation tools (Playwright / Selenium)

  • Experience with Git and CI/CD tools

  • Understanding of SDLC and QA processes

Nice To Have:

  •  Contract testing (PACT or similar)

  • Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)

  • Cloud environments (AWS / GCP / Azure)

  • Experience working on production‑critical systems

Why Join Paysend?

  • Make a Global Impact: Directly impact millions of users worldwide

  • Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from internal mobility, mentoring programs, and continuous learning opportunities

  • Thrive in a Connected, Global Organization: Collaborate with colleagues across our international hubs and more

  • Embrace a Principle-Driven & Focused Culture: Work in an organization guided by strong principles and values that actually help you achieve more than you thought possible

  • Enjoy Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements

Department
Engineering
Locations
Belgrade
Remote status
Hybrid

About Paysend

At Paysend, we’re on a mission to simplify cross-border payments for everyone by creating the world’s biggest open, instant digital payment network.

As a next-generation integrated global payment platform, we connect consumers and businesses to pay and send money online anywhere, anyhow, and in any currency.

Founded in 2017 with the introduction of card-to-card transfers, we now offer a comprehensive suite of financial solutions that go beyond traditional money transfers.With a global reach and offices in London, Belgrade, Dublin, and Miami, we’re proud to serve millions of customers in over 170 countries. 

Our platform delivers interoperability across major card networks like Mastercard, Visa, and China UnionPay, as well as local payment schemes, connected by the largest digital payment network. We provide access to over 20 billion endpoints to make cross-border payments simple and accessible for everyone.But we’re not just about technology; we’re about people.

At Paysend, you’ll thrive in a connected, principle-driven culture that empowers you to solve complex challenges in the world of global finance. Join our talented global team and revolutionize the world of global payments while accelerating your career growth.

Paysend: Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Everyone.

Engineering · Belgrade · Hybrid

QA Automation Engineer (Backend / API Focus)

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