Vontier · 16 hours ago
Software Quality Assurance III
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelVontier is a global technology company empowering businesses in the transport sector. The SQA III Senior Test Engineer will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of payment terminals and applications by collaborating with product management and engineering teams, designing automation frameworks, and executing comprehensive testing strategies.
Customer ServiceLogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Test development and execution
Create test strategies and detailed test plans for payments terminal and EMV adapter releases by analyzing business requirements, API/message specifications, and project timelines
Develop and enhance the automation framework where required to support EMV transaction automation, device lifecycle automation, and terminal regression coverage
Design and implement test scripts validating end to end EMV flows—contact, contactless, magstripe, PIN based transactions, offline/online authorization, reversals, and error conditions
Set up and validate hardware/software test environments including OPTs, EMV Level 1/2 devices, card readers, payment simulators, kernels, key injection setups, and network configurations
Participate in off site testing when needed (e.g., certification labs, acquiring host testing, or third party validation bodies)
Clarify functional behaviour, EMV specifications, and payment-application requirements with product, engineering, and architecture teams; escalate issues/risks appropriately
Assist in creating and maintaining standard documentation, setup guides, and test procedures for EMV and terminal environments
Ensure structured, repeatable, and measurable testing methodologies aligned to payment industry testing practices (EMVCo test processes, scheme rules)
Prioritize and manage testing workload to meet release timelines without compromising quality
Document and communicate information about upcoming releases, changes, risks, and dependencies
Provide technical support during system integration testing, host integration, and user acceptance testing for customers deploying payment terminals
Execute all payments application testing activities needed for product and feature delivery
Manage lab setup and maintenance—OPTs, terminals, routers, simulators, EMV reference cards, and test host environments
Validate new features such as device UI workflows, EMV kernel updates, card scheme mandate changes, firmware updates, and contactless performance improvements
Test and document customer specific customizations (branding, UI flows, acceptance logic, risk parameters)
Perform testing and compliance checks for product redesigns, EoL replacements, and hardware revisions
Actively contribute to product support—debugging terminal issues, replicating field defects, analyzing transaction logs, and recommending fixes or improvements
Close coordination with other members of the Engineering, project and test team to ensure delivery of projects within time and quality standards
Continually seek ways to improve and enhance the quality assurance process and the process of application development and maintenance
Ownership of module or micro-services for its quality
Make recommendations for process improvements where appropriate
Maintain an audit trail of modification history
Support acceptance/pilot testing
Maintaining and improving area of specialist knowledge, undertaking training where appropriate
Automate all aspects of testing of the product by completing the development of test software to test new functionality and modifications and enhancing test systems through automation
Proactively maintain our automation framework assets providing status reports to Test Leadership team on availability and state of the frameworks and any remediation activities under plan
Train and mentor test engineers on the automation frameworks and the operation of these to grow the automation capability of the test practice
Ensure timelines are met
Ensure any documentation is updated and submitted
Ensure customer specific application solutions are in line with the customer and company requirements
Escalate issues in a timely manner
Assist with technical input to project management and work with Project Manager/s and Test Team Leader to monitor project process
Actively use and advocate use of Invenco processes
Ensure solutions delivered to testing and support achieve the agreed quality standard
Maintain and improve area of specialist knowledge by keeping up to date with advances in industry and undergoing approved training where appropriate
Produce appropriate test plans, work instructions, reports and release documentation
Verify delivered software documentation – user guides, app notes, specifications etc
Document resolutions of issues
Ensure standard issue tracking systems used
Ensure versions can be tracked and reverted as required
Validation automated and manual test plan coverage
Co-ordination and communication around releases, including aggregation of software packages, verification and release
Qualification
Required
Payments & EMV Expertise
Strong understanding of EMV payment flows—contact, contactless, NFC, chip and PIN, magstripe, offline/online authorization, fallback flows, reversals, and terminal risk management
Knowledge of ISO 8583, message fields, authorization, clearing flows, and acquirer/issuer interaction
Familiarity with IFSF protocols, OPT payment flows, fueling systems, and forecourt device integrations
Understanding of EMV Level 1/2, card kernel behavior, CAPKs, AIDs, TACs, TVRs, TSI, and transaction cryptography flow
Hands on experience with functional testing, EMV device testing, regression, performance, security, certification testing, and exploratory testing specific to payment terminals
Experience validating terminal firmware, card reader behavior, PIN pad functions, display flows, receipts, and transaction sequencing
Ability to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for payment terminals, EMV flows, and ISO 8583 transaction validations
Experience with terminal automation tools, device simulators, host simulators, or custom frameworks
Proficiency with manual and automated testing frameworks used in terminal or payment system validation
Strong understanding of API testing for payment middleware, transaction routers, gateway services, and cloud based acquirer/integration APIs
Experience with JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr or equivalent tools for test case management and defect tracking
Ability to write clear, actionable bug reports, with logs, traces, EMV tags, and ISO message details
Practical knowledge of integrating EMV/terminal tests into CI/CD pipelines
Experience with version control systems like Git for managing test scripts, configs, and automation frameworks
Experience testing across multiple terminal models, kernels, OS platforms, browsers (for admin portals), and hardware variants
Understanding of security testing concepts relating to payments—PCI, encryption keys, PIN security, DUKPT, TRSM behavior, secure boot, and firmware integrity
Ability to interpret EMV transaction logs, ISO 8583 messages, card data elements, and kernel decisions
Strong troubleshooting skills to analyze terminal behavior, host responses, and end to end transaction failures
Strong ability to communicate findings to engineering, product management, and compliance teams
Ability to mentor junior testers on EMV concepts, test planning, and terminal testing workflows
Comfortable working cross functionally with developers, hardware engineers, product teams, and external certification bodies
High attention to detail—critical for detecting subtle EMV, kernel, or message level issues
Strong time management skills to handle multiple terminal test cycles and certification timelines
Adaptable to new payment mandates, device types, and technology changes
Preferred
Payment domain. Experience in POS, EPS testing
Experience working with Test Rigs with payment hardware terminals
Company
Vontier
Vontier is a global company focused on transportation and mobility.
Founded in 2020
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-09IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Bennett
Group President, Convenience Retail - Vontier and CEO Driivz, A Vontier company
Mark Morelli
President & CEO - Mobilizing the Future to Create a Better World
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