Job Description
ZipStaff is a specialized staffing partner helping top technology professionals connect with high-impact opportunities at leading organizations.
We are currently seeking a Java Quality Engineer to support Stock Plan Services technology for a major financial services organization. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality delivery of critical applications through strong test automation, robust testing practices, and close collaboration within an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute automated test suites for complex distributed applications
- Perform testing across multiple layers of the technology stack
- Own the end-to-end Test Management lifecycle
- Create and maintain test strategies and automation frameworks for new products and applications
- Collaborate closely with development and product teams in an Agile environment using Jira
- Ensure high-quality releases through strong automation, thorough validation, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Solid SQL skills and experience with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, or PostgreSQL), including PL/SQL, complex queries, views, and packages
- Proven experience in test automation using frameworks such as RestAssured, Playwright, Karate, Cucumber, or TestNG
- Experience testing distributed applications across multiple technology layers
- Hands-on experience with the full Test Management lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube)
- Experience with Azure or AWS cloud technologies and DevOps practices
- Experience working in Agile teams using Jira
- Ability to independently design test strategies and automation suites for new applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Stock Plan Services, equity compensation, or brokerage platforms is a big plus
- Knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript
Location: Westlake, TX
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-visibility financial technology platforms within a sophisticated engineering environment.
About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with leading companies to deliver top technology talent. We focus on quality matches, transparent communication, and long-term career success for our candidates.
To apply, please submit your resume for confidential consideration
Pay: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot?
- Do you have strong experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, or PostgreSQL), including PL/SQL?
- Do you have experience designing test strategies and building automation suites independently for new applications?
- Do you have hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, Docker, or SonarQube?
- Are you experienced in testing distributed applications across multiple layers of the technology stack?
- Will you now or in the future require employment sponsorship from ZipStaff to work in the United States?
Experience:
- Java Quality Engineer: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person