Key Responsibilities - Define and own the overall test strategy for the Core Ledger domain, covering functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing of supplier deliveries - Personally build and maintain test plans, test cases, and (where applicable) automated regression suites - Work with the Head of Core Ledger IT, Core Ledger Specialists, and Product Manager to embed quality from requirements through to delivery approval - Verify and regression test ledger transaction flows, balance calculations, and reconciliation logic delivered by suppliers - Drive a quality mindset across requirements writing, ensuring testability is considered from the start - Investigate and triage defects, coordinating resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders - Define and track quality metrics;
report on test coverage, defect trends, and delivery readiness - Participate in go/no-go decisions for supplier deliveries based on quality criteria - Support internal teams with questions about test results, known issues, and quality status - Contribute to risk assessments for major platform changes or new product introductions Qualifications And Experience
Desired Skills - 5+ years in QA roles, with experience leading test strategy and acceptance testing for complex systems - Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.G. Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, Playwright) - Deep knowledge of testing methodologies — functional, regression, integration,
and acceptance testing - Experience verifying and accepting deliveries from external suppliers or vendors - Solid understanding of how to structure test plans and test cases against detailed requirements Nice to Have - Experience testing financial systems — ledgers, payment flows, reconciliation, or core banking - Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (e.G. Gatling, k6, JMeter) - Experience working with vendor or supplier delivery models - Experience in a regulated financial or payments environment Behaviours - Quality champion — passionate about getting things right, not just fast - Detail-oriented and methodical, especially in high-stakes financial contexts - Strong communicator who can articulate quality risks to both technical and business audiences - Proactive and self-driven — able to identify gaps and take initiative to address them independently - Collaborative, working closely with a small team and external suppliers Education Bsc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
An ISTQB certification (or similar) is a plus.
Languages Fluent
English is required for this role. Spanish and Swedish language is a plus.
We Offer - A key role in building and shaping a modern, cloud-native core ledger platform - A collaborative, cross-functional team environment with short decision paths - Competitive salary and benefits package - Versátil working arrangements with hybrid options - Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning - A chance to make a real impact in the fintech space across the Nordic market - Modern office in central Málaga with a strong team culture
📌 Qa Lead - Core Ledgers (Málaga)
🏢 Avarda
📍 Málaga