Middle/Senior QA automation engineer

Investbanq is an AI-powered wealth operating system for family offices, asset managers and banks. We are empowering traditional financial institutions to rapidly transform into AI-driven WealthTech players, enabling them to effectively capitalize on the growing wealth transfer to affluent millennials and other digital natives across emerging Asia and MENA. We are scaling quickly across Asia and MENA and are assembling a high‑calibre engineering team to power our next phase of growth.

Why this role matters

Our users expect real-time performance, accurate data, and airtight security. As a Middle+ QA automation engineer, you’ll own the testing layer that ensures every release meets that standard. You’ll work hand-in-hand with product and engineering to catch bugs before they happen.

Responsibilities

Automate core testing workflows

• build and maintain scalable test automation suites for API and UI (Playwright or equivalent)
• write end-to-end, integration, and regression tests for critical backend and frontend flows
• develop reusable test components and integrate test execution into GitLab CI/CD

Enhance platform stability

• ensure test coverage across REST/GraphQL APIs, data workflows, and edge cases
• validate backend/frontend components like messaging (SQS, Redis), scheduled jobs, and data processing
• implement load and performance tests using k6 or similar tools

Build quality into the pipeline

• enforce test coverage thresholds and shift-left practices across development stages
• improve visibility through dashboards and test reports tied into CI pipelines
• manage test data and environments using Docker and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)

Collaborate & mentor

• work closely with backend, frontend, and product teams to define testable requirements
• participate in code reviews, incident reviews, and QA strategy planning

Requirements

Must-have

• 3 + years of experience in QA automation, with a strong focus on backend/API testing
• solid JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience with automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Jest, REST-assured)
• hands-on experience testing REST and GraphQL APIs
• familiarity with CI/CD (preferably GitLab CI), Docker, and infrastructure management
• solid understanding of QA processes, test design patterns, and debugging techniques

Nice-to-have

• experience testing event-driven or real-time systems (e.g., SQS, Redis pub/sub)
• exposure to PostgreSQL and time-series data (TimescaleDB)
• load and performance testing with k6, JMeter, or Artillery
• experience in high-compliance environments (fintech, banking, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• contributions to QA communities, OSS, or tech blogs

Working conditions

• hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
• modern office location in Almaty
• official employment in compliance with AIFC Employment Regulations
• opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• multilingual working environment
• exposure to cutting-edge AI-driven WealthTech solutions
• a collaborative and inclusive corporate culture that values innovation and initiative
• periodic remote (e.g., during winter) from year 2
• ESOP participation from year 2