AQA Engineer (Cypress/API) ( located only in Europe)

About the Role: We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented QA Engineer ( located in Europe) for a fintech project who can own the full testing lifecycle. This role is ideal for a specialist who is comfortable working independently, collaborating with developers and product teams, and ensuring high product quality from requirements to release, with hands-on commercial experience in Cypress test automation and API testing. Responsibilities: Perform full-cycle testing: from requirements analysis to release validation; Design, write, and maintain test documentation (test cases, checklists, test plans); Conduct manual and automated testing of web applications; Develop and maintain automated test suites using Cypress; Perform API testing (Postman, Swagger, REST) for financial data and transactions; Identify, document, and track bugs (e.g., using Jira or similar tools); Perform regression, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing; Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers; Participate in grooming, planning, and sprint activities; Validate requirements and provide early feedback on potential issues; Support release processes and post-release verification. Requirements: 4+ years of professional experience in QA (manual and automation combined); Commercial experience with Cypress for test automation; Practical experience in API testing (Postman, Swagger, REST); Understanding of QA methodologies, testing types, and software development lifecycle (SDLC); Experience with manual testing of web applications; Ability to write clear and structured test documentation; Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, YouTrack, etc.); Understanding of client-server architecture; Basic SQL knowledge for data validation; Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams; Good analytical thinking and attention to detail; Nice to have: experience testing fintech/banking products, understanding of payment flows or financial calculations; English level: Upper- Intermediate or higher (written and spoken).