QA Engineer

QA Engineer

Finova is the UK's largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.

Be part of a team that's driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer with strong expertise in both manual and automation testing, ideally within the banking or financial services domain. In this role, you will take full ownership of the QA lifecycle—covering test planning, execution, automation, and quality governance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, reliability, and compliance of banking applications, while championing quality best practices across the project.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take end-to-end ownership of product QA across manual and automation testing activities
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using a codeless automation tool
• Identify and select appropriate test scenarios for automation from existing test suites
• Maximize automation coverage for critical, high-risk banking processes and functionalities
• Execute and manage testing activities in alignment with defined QA processes and timelines
• Own and lead SIT, UAT, Regression, and Automation testing cycles
• Build, maintain, and execute a robust automated regression suite within demanding delivery schedules
• Provide accurate effort estimates and contribute to planning and release scheduling
• Promote and embed quality practices across the project, ensuring testing is understood and valued
• Support, guide, and mentor junior QA team members as needed

About You

• Required 5–6 years of hands-on QA experience, preferably within the banking or financial services domain
• Strong background in both manual and automation testing
• Experience working with codeless automation tools or willingness to quickly master them
• Strong understanding of SIT, UAT, Regression testing, and end-to-end QA processes
• Ability to prioritize high-risk areas and drive automation coverage where it matters most
• Excellent communication, documentation, and defect-reporting skills
• Proactive, organized, and able to independently manage QA activities and deliverables
• A quality advocate who enjoys guiding junior members and contributing to continuous improvement

What We Offer:

Hybrid working: At Finova, we believe the best outcomes come from working together - and having the flexibility to work in a way that suits both our people and our business. We operate a hybrid working model, with most teams spending around three days a week in the office and with our customers. This time together helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and solve complex challenges as a team. We also know that flexibility matters. Our approach is designed to support a healthy balance, combining in-person collaboration with the freedom to work remotely where it makes sense.

Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.

Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP.

Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.

Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups.

Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favourite charities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out—we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.