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ABOUT US We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. As we continue to elevate our Observability Platform and Practice, we are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Test Automation Specialist to play a central role in advancing the quality and efficiency of our software development process. This is a key position responsible for designing, implementing, and continually enhancing our Quality Assurance (QA) framework to ensure the highest standards of software quality and performance. You will be at the forefront of shaping the vision for QA within the organization, overseeing everything from test automation and regression testing to performance and load testing. In this role, you will take ownership of developing automated testing solutions, creating comprehensive and efficient test cases, and seamlessly integrating them into our Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. Your contributions will ensure that we deliver high-quality, reliable software at speed while maintaining performance at scale. Key Responsibilities Lead Strategy and Vision for Quality Assurance: Develop and implement a forward-looking strategy for QA and test automation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Create a clear vision for quality across all stages of development and operations, working closely with stakeholders to drive improvements in software quality, performance and test coverage. Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and maintainable quality assurance framework overseeing all aspects of quality assurance, including but not limited to test automation, manual testing regression testing, performance testing, and release validation. Organise and control requirements/design reviews of the products with all parties concerned, ensure testability and become acquainted with new products Ensure homogeneity in testing processes and propose process improvements for testing activities. Kafka and ELK specific testing focus such as but not limited to data ingestion, index and query performance, log analysis, ELK stack integration testing. Promote the use of improved test automation tools within the team. Collaborate with development teams to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline. Design and execute test plans, analyze test results, and provide detailed reports on application quality. Manage and maintain test automation code repositories using Git. Perform data validation and manipulation for various testing scenarios. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in test automation. What will make you successful? 8 to 10 years of experience within a testing or development environment; 5 years of experience in testing; Advantage for experience in Kafka and ELK stack. University degree in Computer Science, software engineer or equivalent. Practical experience with Automation/DevOps tools (Git / BitBucket / RobotFramework / Cloudbees / Openshift / Ansible / Docker). Proficiency in both Windows and Linux OS Troubleshooting skills in complex environments and variety of technologies. Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g. Python, PowerShell, YAML) with the ability to develop tools and infrastructure as code (Preferably Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures, including REST and SOAP APIs. Experience working within an Agile-driven environment. Practical experience in building metrics for data-driven reporting. Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-centric mindset and ability to work effectively across diverse cultures. Proven ability to collaborate with both local and remote teams across different time zones. Familiarity or experience with data ingestion with big data technologies (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana and Kafka) is an advantage. Hands-on experience with ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, and Continual Improvement) is an advantage. Knowledge of Swift products and messaging services (Alliance Access, SwiftNet...) is an advantage. Knowledge of Atlassian products (Jira/Confluence/…) is an advantage. Knowledge of ServiceNow) is an advantage. What we offer We put you in control of career We give you a competitive package We help you perform at your best We help you make a difference We give you the freedom to be yourself We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day. Interested in working at Swift, but the role you are looking for is not available yet? Please create an account and register for a Job Alert and we will let you know when new jobs matching your career interests become available.