Software Engineer (QA)

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Cuscal is hiring a Software Engineer (QA) to join the Core Services Domain, focusing on functional and automated testing, performance and load testing, and L2 support for portal applications and APIs. You’ll design and maintain automated test suites (AccelQ, Playwright, Selenium) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). The role requires strong FinTech workflow knowledge, API concepts, and the ability to diagnose bottlenecks from logs and metrics. Bonus points for JMeter, monitoring tools, scripting, cloud familiarity (Azure, AWS, GCP), and fintech experience. To apply, tailor your resume to end-to-end test design and impact, demonstrate collaboration with engineering, and apply promptly; for inquiries contact [email protected].

Company Description

Forward with Cuscal 

At Cuscal, we’re not just shaping the future of payments - we’re pioneering it. From launching Australia’s first ATM to being the first certified NPP PayTo Payer and Initiator in 2022, we’ve spent over 59 years building solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day.  

Now, we’re preparing for what’s next, and we want you to be part of it. 

Join us as a Software Engineer in our Core Service Domain and help us deliver ground-breaking solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. 

Job Description

Your Opportunity 

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Core Services Domain.

In this role, you’ll leverage your technical skills to develop, maintain, and support innovative solutions that solve real-world challenges in the payments industry. From designing and building scalable systems to ensuring seamless integration with key technologies, your work will directly impact millions of users. 

You’ll also make an impact by:  

Functional & Automation Testing

• Understand FinTech portal features deeply and derive comprehensive end‑to‑end test scenarios.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases for web portals and APIs.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality checks.

Tooling & Platform Support

Use industry-standard tools such as AccelQ, Playwright, JMeter, or similar testing frameworks. Provide L2 Support for both portal applications and API. Ensure all test automation frameworks and performance testing tools are optimally configured and maintained.

Performance & Load Testing

Define performance testing criteria and benchmark expectations for portals and APIs. Conduct performance, load, and stress testing to identify bottlenecks and system limitations. Configure key parameters (latency, throughput, response benchmarks) to validate API and portal performance. Diagnose performance issues and work with engineering teams to recommend improvements.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you’ll have: 

• Strong understanding of FinTech platform workflows and user journeys.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as AccelQ, Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools, especially JMeter.
• Ability to identify performance bottlenecks using logs, metrics, monitoring dashboards, and profiler tools.
• Solid understanding of API concepts, HTTP methods, response codes, and performance parameters.
• Experience integrating automated suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following: 

• Experience testing systems in the payments or FinTech domain.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana, Splunk, AppDynamics, New Relic).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Shell).
• Understanding of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Additional Information

Why Cuscal? 

At Cuscal, you’ll find a strong, successful company that’s reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.   

Here, you’ll deliver or support interesting, ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australia’s financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves. You’ll innovate alongside skilled, smart, connected teams. And you’ll build an impressive, fulfilling career that continues to grow.   

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

• Work in a hybrid model that supports your lifestyle and goals

• We celebrate success: Our IGNITE program recognises individual and team achievements. 

• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical, mental, and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via ‘Cuscal Advantage.’ 

Join us and reimagine the future 

If this role excites you, we’d love to explore your potential and vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date, so don’t wait - apply now. 

For further information about this role please contact [email protected] 

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.  

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.   

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.