Lead, Software Quality Assurance (P4)- Core Platform-Payments
We’re looking for talented professionals, anywhere in the United States, to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.
At Green Dot, we are evolving to a new and permanent “Work from Anywhere” model designed to maximize the benefits of remote work, promote and enable a strong culture of performance and connectedness, and attract the best and brightest talent who align with our entrepreneurial spirit and mission.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Lead, Software QA (P4) provides hands-on technical leadership for quality assurance across web, mobile, and API platforms. This role owns test strategy and automation for complex projects, guides QA engineers, and partners with development, DevOps, and Product to deliver secure, reliable releases aligned with Green Dot’s technology roadmap and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities • Own test strategy, planning, and execution for major features and releases; ensure comprehensive functional, integration, regression, performance, and accessibility coverage. • Conduct transaction-related testing with payment networks(MasterCard, VISA, Pulse & Fiserv.) and troubleshoot network transaction issues. • Provide managerial or technical guidance on network transaction testing to peers and subordinates. • Define and coordinate production verification and validation for network transactions on MasterCard, VISA, Pulse & Fiserv. • Manage and execute regression tests for network transaction projects with MasterCard, VISA, Pulse & Fiserv. • Identify critical testing paths for Core Platform Integrations with Payment Processors such as Issuer/Base24. • Ensure completion of network transaction regression testing tasks. • Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and integrate tests into CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitHub Actions). • Develop API test suites (Postman, RestAssured) and data validation tests; enable shift-left testing practices. • Define quality KPIs (defect density, escape rate, test coverage, reliability) and publish dashboards; drive continuous improvement from findings. • Partner with Engineering and DevOps to optimize pipelines, environments, and test data; troubleshoot complex issues and lead root-cause analysis. • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2) and champion secure testing practices. • Review test plans/cases, code, and automation patterns; promote best practices and knowledge sharing. • Collaborate with Product on acceptance criteria; lead test readiness reviews and release sign-offs. • Contribute to tooling evaluations and pilot adoption of AI-assisted testing where appropriate. • Collaborate with internal API teams to test API integrations and perform end-to-end validations of payment systems.
POSITION TYPE
Regular
PAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $109,300 to $163,900 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.
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We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization Requirement At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Important Notice on Application Accuracy We value integrity in our hiring process. Please ensure that all information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification from consideration, and any offers extended may be rescinded.
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Lead, Software Quality Assurance (P4)- Core Platform-Payments
We’re looking for talented professionals, anywhere in the United States, to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.
At Green Dot, we are evolving to a new and permanent “Work from Anywhere” model designed to maximize the benefits of remote work, promote and enable a strong culture of performance and connectedness, and attract the best and brightest talent who align with our entrepreneurial spirit and mission.
<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Lead, Software QA (P4) provides hands-on technical leadership for quality assurance across web, mobile, and API platforms. This role owns test strategy and automation for complex projects, guides QA engineers, and partners with development, DevOps, and Product to deliver secure, reliable releases aligned with Green Dot’s technology roadmap and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities • Own test strategy, planning, and execution for major features and releases; ensure comprehensive functional, integration, regression, performance, and accessibility coverage. • Conduct transaction-related testing with payment networks(MasterCard, VISA, Pulse & Fiserv.) and troubleshoot network transaction issues. • Provide managerial or technical guidance on network transaction testing to peers and subordinates. • Define and coordinate production verification and validation for network transactions on MasterCard, VISA, Pulse & Fiserv. • Manage and execute regression tests for network transaction projects with MasterCard, VISA, Pulse & Fiserv. • Identify critical testing paths for Core Platform Integrations with Payment Processors such as Issuer/Base24. • Ensure completion of network transaction regression testing tasks. • Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and integrate tests into CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitHub Actions). • Develop API test suites (Postman, RestAssured) and data validation tests; enable shift-left testing practices. • Define quality KPIs (defect density, escape rate, test coverage, reliability) and publish dashboards; drive continuous improvement from findings. • Partner with Engineering and DevOps to optimize pipelines, environments, and test data; troubleshoot complex issues and lead root-cause analysis. • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2) and champion secure testing practices. • Review test plans/cases, code, and automation patterns; promote best practices and knowledge sharing. • Collaborate with Product on acceptance criteria; lead test readiness reviews and release sign-offs. • Contribute to tooling evaluations and pilot adoption of AI-assisted testing where appropriate. • Collaborate with internal API teams to test API integrations and perform end-to-end validations of payment systems.
POSITION TYPE
Regular
PAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $109,300 to $163,900 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.
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We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization Requirement At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Important Notice on Application Accuracy We value integrity in our hiring process. Please ensure that all information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification from consideration, and any offers extended may be rescinded.