--- title: 'Automation QA Engineer at PayPay' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/automation-qa-engineer-paypay-0my073sstnn9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Automation QA Engineer at PayPay - **Company:** PayPay - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2021-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/paypay/jobs/4090172004 ## Job description ## About PayPay PayPay is a FinTech company that has grown to over 75M (as of August 2026) users since its launch in 2018. Our team is hugely diverse with members from over 50 different countries. ## OUR VISION IS UNLIMITED_ We dare to believe that we do not need a clear vision to create a future beyond our imagination. PayPay will always stay true to our roots and realize a vision (future) that no one else can imagine by constantly taking risks and challenging ourselves. With this mindset, you will be presented with new and exciting opportunities on a daily basis and have the opportunity to grow and reach new dimensions that you could never have imagined. We are looking for people who can embrace this challenge, refresh the product at breakneck speed and promote PayPay with professionalism and passion. ※ Please note that you cannot apply or be selected in parallel with PayPay Corporation, PayPay Card Corporation and PayPay Securities Corporation. ## Team Missions Serving as an autonomous QA organization in Product Group. - To improve the overall quality of PayPay products and services - To develop PayPay quality standards and best practices - To gain trust in quality from PayPay Users and Merchants Job Description Main Responsibilities - Analyze testing requirements to develop comprehensive test scenarios for various test levels. - Design and create detailed test cases that validate conformance to functional and non-functional requirements. - Prepare and manage essential test data, tools, and environments for test execution. - Execute test cases and scripts, meticulously documenting results. - Log, track, and verify defects, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution. - Collect, organize, and analyze test results to provide thorough reports on all QA activities. - Analyze testing outcomes and recommend effective solutions for identified issues. - Maintain and update comprehensive test documentation, ensuring coverage for new features and robust regression testing. - Support knowledge management and foster collaboration by actively participating in testing discussions and contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned. - Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for designated modules, providing critical domain knowledge and support to the QA team. - Provide guidance and support to junior QA engineers, including onboarding and training. - Leverage AI tools such as NotebookLM, Gemini, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, and OpenAI APIs to accelerate test case design, automation, and exploratory testing. - Apply prompt engineering and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) techniques to validate LLM-driven applications, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and robustness. - Work with OpenAI keys, LLM models, and MCP server integrations, automating API-based interactions and securing AI workflows. - Test and monitor AI/ML systems for issues such as bias, drift, hallucinations, and performance deviations. ## Qualifications - Minimum 5+ years of experience in developing, executing, and maintaining automated test cases for mobile applications, web applications, and/or APIs. - Proven professional experience with at least one of the following automation frameworks/tools: Appium (for mobile), Selenium (for web), or Rest-Assured (for APIs). - Proficient in utilizing Cucumber for defining and executing test cases. - Well-versed in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, Bitrise, or similar platforms. - Basic understanding of microservices architecture and its associated testing challenges. - Strong ability to analyze technical requirements, design comprehensive test strategies, and create detailed, effective test cases. - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. - Hands-on experience with AI productivity tools (NotebookLM, Gemini, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot). - Knowledge of OpenAI API usage, key management, embeddings, and LLM integration workflows. - Familiarity with MCP server concepts and their integration in test automation pipelines. - Understanding of AI system validation techniques, including testing for bias, hallucinations, drift, and robustness. ## Preferred Qualifications - ISTQB or an equivalent QA certification. - Experience working in Agile or other fast-paced development environments. - Familiarity with the financial or payments domain is highly desirable. - Experience in proposing and standardizing QA processes, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Experience in designing and executing performance tests using tools such as Gatling, wrk, or JMeter. - Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. - Experience with bash or other command-line interface (CLI) scripting. - Coding experience in building web or mobile-based applications. - A strong sense of curiosity and a passion for continuously learning new technologies are definite plusses! PayPay 5 senses - Please refer [PayPay 5 senses](https://speakerdeck.com/paypaycorporation/e1f1b5f41d8b3b6f7982ed4ca7619d58)to learn what we value at work Working Conditions Employment Status - Full Time Office Location - Hybrid Workstyle ※ You will be expected to work in the office, in alignment with organizational guidelines and team objectives. - [LIFE in JAPAN FACTBOOK](https://speakerdeck.com/paypaycorporation/life-in-japan) Work Hours - Super Flex Time (No Core Time) - In principle, 9:00am-5:45pm (actual working hours: 7h45m + 1h break) Holidays - Every Sat/Sun/National holidays (In Japan)/New Year's break/Company-designated Special days Paid leave - Annual leave (up to 14 days in the first year, granted proportionally according to the month of employment. Can be used from the date of hire) - Personal leave (5 days each year, granted proportionally according to the month of employment) ＊PayPay's own special paid leave system, which can be used to attend to illnesses, injuries, hospital visits, etc., of the employee, family members, pets, etc. Salary - Annual salary paid in 12 installments (monthly) - Based on skills, experience, and abilities - Reviewed once a year - Late overtime allowance ※Payroll payment can be changed to digital salary payment “PayPay Paycheck” for an amount set by you ## Benefits - Social Insurance (health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance and compensation insurance) - 401K - Translation/Interpretation support - VISA sponsor + Relocation support Other Information: - https://insideout.paypay.ne.jp/ - https://insideout.paypay.ne.jp/en/ - [PayPay Product Blog /JP](https://blog.paypay.ne.jp/) - [PayPay Product Blog /ENG](https://blog.paypay.ne.jp/en/) - [PIVOT動画：【PayPayが仕掛ける金融革命】](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU0zLh1Qnuk) ## About PayPay ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PayPay is a Japanese fintech company providing a leading mobile payment and financial lifestyle platform with over 70 million users. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of SoftBank Group and Yahoo Japan) - **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan (Yotsuya Tower, Shinjuku-ku) - **Founded**: June 15, 2018 - **Founders**: Ichiro Nakayama (CEO) and leadership from SoftBank/Yahoo Japan ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Fintech / Mobile payments / Digital financial services - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers), B2B (merchants, SMBs), and B2B2C through platform integrations - **Mission or purpose**: “Making everyday life more convenient and fulfilling — Anytime, anywhere with PayPay” and “Create a future beyond imagination” as a No.1 FinTech company globally. ## Products & Services - **PayPay (Mobile Payment App)**: QR-code-based mobile payment service for in-store and online purchases, bill payments, and peer-to-peer transfers. Regulated as a prepaid payment instrument, fund transfer operator, and electronic payment agency. - **PayPay Card**: Credit card services issued by the group company PayPay Card Corporation. - **PayPay Bank**: Digital banking services through PayPay Bank Corporation. - **PayPay Securities**: Securities trading and investment services via PayPay Securities Corporation. - **PayPay for Merchants**: Payment acceptance tools, sales promotion AI, and merchant growth solutions. - **New Bank Project**: A next-generation banking platform currently in development, actively hiring engineering talent. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (part of SoftBank-owned private entity). - **Key Metric**: Over 70 million users as of early 2026; 100% mid-career hires in 2022/2023/2024; rapidly scaling. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent entities: SoftBank Group Corp., Yahoo Japan (Z Holdings). Group companies include PayPay Card, PayPay Bank, PayPay Securities, PayPay India, Credit Engine. - **Growth Signals**: Expansion into banking, securities, insurance; physical bases in 20+ cities across Japan; designated as a “Designated Funds Transfer Operator” for digital wage payments by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2024); growing international team from ~50 countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Massive Network Effect**: 70M+ users in Japan give PayPay a dominant market share in mobile QR payments. - **Integrated Fintech Ecosystem**: Synergies between payments, credit, banking, and securities create a one-stop financial lifestyle platform. - **Speed & Agility**: Strong cultural focus on “SPEED is our bet on the market” and Day 1 mindset, enabling rapid product iteration. - **Regulatory Trust**: Multiple licenses and registrations (prepaid payment, fund transfer, credit card handling, electronic payment agency) provide credibility and barriers to entry. ## Strategic Focus - **Financial Super App**: Expanding beyond payments into banking, insurance, and asset management to become a comprehensive financial platform. - **Innovation through Diversity**: Hiring internationally to bring diverse perspectives and fuel product innovation. - **Agility at Scale**: Maintaining startup-like speed while serving tens of millions of users – “Don’t forget the Day1 mindset.” - **Digital Wage Payments**: Leveraging the new designation to replace cash salaries with digital payments. ## Why Work Here - **Diverse & Global Culture**: Team members from ~50 countries; English and Japanese used in daily work; strong emphasis on respect and communication across cultures. - **High Impact**: Opportunity to shape Japan’s cashless future and build a globally leading fintech platform. - **Speed & Challenge**: Culture of “take risks again and again and never stop challenging”; professionals are expected to act with “amazing speed” and see tasks through to the end. - **Hybrid Work Model**: Most roles listed as “Hybrid” (flexible combination of office and remote). Offices in 20+ cities across Japan, with major hubs in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Fukuoka. - **Career Growth**: 100% mid-career hire ratio in recent years; clear career paths in engineering, product, design, business, and finance. Group companies (PayPay Bank, Card, Securities) offer additional mobility. - **Engineering Focus**: Actively hiring backend (Java), frontend, cloud platform, data engineering, machine learning, and security engineers. Published developer content (“Voices of PayPay Developers”). ## Sources 1. [PayPay Official About Page (English)](https://about.paypay.ne.jp/en/about/) 2. [PayPay Careers Page](https://about.paypay.ne.jp/career/en/) 3. [PayPay Job Board (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/paypay) 4. [PayPay Investor Relations](https://about.paypay.ne.jp/en/) 5. 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