--- title: 'Automation QA Engineer at PayPay Card' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/automation-qa-engineer-paypay-card-remote-vmpdwp7bz8k7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Automation QA Engineer at PayPay Card - **Company:** PayPay Card - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2025-10-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/paypaycard/jobs/4949971008 ## Job description ## About PayPay Card PayPay Card Corporation was established in 2021 to provide users a FinTech service that is more accessible and convenient compared to previous credit cards and credit services, by integrating with the PayPay payment platform, which has surpassed 75 million users since its launch (as of August 2026). We are looking for people who are passionate about refining our products at an overwhelming speed that other companies cannot match, as well as professionals who are interested in promoting the spread of cashless payments in Japan and the use of these payments as a financial life platform. Let us work together to create new value for users. ※ Please note that you cannot apply or be selected in parallel with PayPay Corporation, PayPay Card Corporation and PayPay Securities Corporation. Job Description At PayPay Card, we prioritize product quality to provide a seamless, safe, and secure financial experience to millions of users. We are seeking a full-stack QA engineer who can perform both manual and automated testing in the role of SDET. This position requires an individual who is strong in automating backend services, APIs, and microservices, while also being flexible in manual testing such as exploratory testing and usability verification.You will contribute to improving the quality of the entire PayPay Card system by formulating quality strategies, improving QA processes, and mentoring the team. Main Responsibilities Automated Testing - Design, develop, and operate test automation frameworks for batch processing, backend services, APIs (REST/gRPC), and microservices - Build automated regression and functional test suites - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Gradle) - Verify distributed architectures using mock/stub strategies - Promote modernization of test strategies for legacy systems (e.g., CORBA) - Implement logging, debugging, and reporting (Allure, SLF4J, etc.) Manual Testing - Plan, design, execute, and sign-off tests for complex functions in the credit card lifecycle - Detect usability and functional defects through exploratory testing - Ensure and improve quality through specification reviews and quality improvement activities - Promote quality improvements in collaboration with developers, product managers, and designers Process Improvement / Collaboration - Standardizing QA best practices and expanding them throughout the organization - Proposing the introduction of new QA tools and frameworks - Mentoring and guidance for junior QA engineers - Analyzing defects and production issues, identifying root causes, and developing preventative measures Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in QA or test automation - Development/automation skills in object-oriented languages, primarily Java - Experience with backend/API automation (REST Assured, gRPC, etc.) - Experience using test frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, and AssertJ - Experience using CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Gradle, etc.) - Experience using mocking frameworks such as Mockito - Experience with automation using scripting languages ​​(Python, Shell, etc.) - Deep understanding of QA processes, test planning and design methods, and bug management processes - Experience working in an agile development environment ※Please note that you will have a coding challenge during the QA selection process. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience automating batch jobs - Experience in QA of legacy systems (e.g., CORBA) - Experience in QA of mission-critical systems - Experience in QA in the financial services, payment, and credit card industries - Experience using container environments such as Docker/Kubernetes - Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter and Gatling - Experience using QA management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail, TestLink) - QA-related certifications such as ISTQB - Business-level Japanese language skills (preferably) Ideal Candidate Profile - Able to balance automated testing skills with manual test design and verification capabilities - Able to lead overall product quality improvement - Attention to detail and a focus on user experience - Able to work independently in a global and diverse team environment - Passionate about building the quality foundation for PayPay Card Working Conditions Employment Status - Full Time Office Location - Hybrid Workstyle (flexible working style including Remote and office) ※ You will be expected to work both in the office and remotely, in alignment with organizational guidelines and team objectives. - [LIFE in JAPAN FACTBOOK](https://speakerdeck.com/paypaycorporation/life-in-japan) Work Hours - Full 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 Group'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) - Reviewed once a year - Overtime allowance, Late overtime allowance, Commuting and transportation expenses ## Benefits - Social Insurance (health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance and compensation insurance) - 401K Other Information - PayPay Inside-Out (Corporate Blog) - [JP](https://insideout.paypay.ne.jp/) - [ENG](https://insideout.paypay.ne.jp/en/) - Recruiting FACTBOOK for PayPay Card - [JP](https://speakerdeck.com/paypaycorporation/recruiting-factbook-for-paypay-card_jp) ## About PayPay Card ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PayPay Card Corporation issues credit cards and fintech services tightly integrated with the PayPay mobile-payment platform, aiming to replace cash in Japan. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of PayPay Corporation, which is part of Z Holdings / SoftBank group) - **Headquarters**: Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (registered address: Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; also offices in Fukuoka and Sapporo), Japan - **Founded**: 8 July 2014 (originally incorporated as YJ Card Corporation; renamed PayPay Card Corporation in 2021) - **Founders**: Not individually credited; formed as a corporate rename of YJ Card (part of the PayPay ecosystem) ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Payments / Fintech / Credit Card Services - Target customers: B2C (Japanese consumers who use PayPay); also B2B (merchant integration via PayPay) - Mission or purpose statement: "Our biggest competitor is cash. We are passionate about tackling this challenge, refining products at overwhelming speed, and promoting the spread of cashless payments and financial life platforms in Japan." [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/about/) ## Products & Services - **PayPay Card (Credit Card)**: A credit card fully integrated with the PayPay app, allowing users to earn PayPay points, manage spending, and access credit services. Type: Physical + Digital card (fintech product). - **PayPay Card App**: Companion app for card management, payment history, and point tracking. Type: Mobile application. - **Credit & Payment Infrastructure**: Underlying authorization, settlement, and loyalty systems that power the card and support the PayPay ecosystem. Type: Technology platform + service. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary) - **Key Metric**: 1,318 employees as of April 1, 2026 [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/company/profile/); Parent platform PayPay has over 70 million users (as of July 2025). Revenue not publicly available. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Wholly owned by PayPay Corporation (which is backed by SoftBank Group, Z Holdings (Yahoo Japan), and Mizuho Bank). Credit ratings: R&I AA- (stable outlook); JCR A+ (stable outlook) [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/company/profile/). - **Growth Signals**: Continued integration with Japan’s largest QR payment platform; hybrid work adoption; in-office daycare and cafeteria indicate scaling headcount; ratings stable and investment-grade. ## Competitive Advantages - **PayPay Ecosystem Lock-in**: Deep integration with the dominant mobile payment app in Japan (70M+ users) creates a natural distribution channel and user base. - **Cash vs. Cashless Mission**: The company positions itself as a direct competitor to cash, a massive market in Japan (still >30% of transactions). - **Technology-Driven Culture**: "User First and Technology Driven" with an emphasis on rapid iteration and overwhelming speed ("refining our products at an overwhelming speed that no other company can imitate"). [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/careers/) - **Financial Stability**: High credit ratings (AA-/A+) from two major agencies, reflecting strong parent backing and low risk. ## Strategic Focus - **Cashless Expansion**: Drive adoption of PayPay Card and linked financial services to further displace cash in Japan. - **Platform Integration**: Tighten the connection between credit card, PayPay app, and broader financial life platform (loans, insurance, investments). - **Speed & Innovation**: Maintain a startup-like cadence of product releases while leveraging scale and capital of the SoftBank/Z Holdings group. ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid Workstyle**: Most roles allow work-from-home; some customer-facing positions require office presence. [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/workplace/) - **Office Amenities**: On-site daycare (365 days/year, full-time staff), refreshment zones, and a cafeteria in the Fukuoka office serving healthy, inexpensive meals. [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/workplace/) - **Culture**: "PayPay 5 senses" framework emphasizing speed, challenge, and user obsession; described as "organizational culture that creates a future beyond imagination." [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/work-style/) - **Engineering Environment**: Tech-driven product development with a focus on fintech infrastructure; opportunities to work on high-scale payment systems. - **Locations**: Tokyo (HQ), Fukuoka (major office), and Sapporo (regional office). ## Sources 1. [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/about/) – About page, company description and hybrid work info 2. [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/) – Careers hub, culture statement 3. [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/company/profile/) – Corporate profile (founding date, employees, capital, ratings, shareholders) 4. [paypay-card.co.jp](https://www.paypay-card.co.jp/recruit/en/workplace/) – Working environment (daycare, cafeteria, office areas) 5. 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