Senior QA Engineer

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for…

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Quality Analyst to shape quality across Allwyn's Cards, Payments and Digital Wallet platforms.

As the Quality SME for payment services, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, seamless experiences across card payments, Worldpay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and backend transaction processing. Working closely with Product, Engineering and delivery partners, you'll influence test strategy, drive quality engineering excellence and help shape the future of payments for millions of National Lottery players. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement listed but have relevant experience and the capability to succeed in the role.

We recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We're interested in your skills, expertise and potential impact, rather than the number of years you've spent in a particular role.

What you'll be doing

• Own quality assurance for Cards, Payments and Wallet platforms., including payment enablement.

• Define risk-based test strategies, planning and provide clear quality assessments.

• Lead testing of payment gateways, PSP integrations and digital wallets.

• Perform API, backend and transaction validation testing.

• Investigate defects, analyse transaction data and support root cause analysis.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to drive quality throughout delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, reporting and test coverage.

In short: You'll be the quality authority for payment experiences, helping ensure millions of players can transact securely and reliably across Allwyn's digital platforms. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality payment experiences at scale and want to help shape the future of payments at Allwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

What experience we're looking for

• Proven experience testing end-to-end card payment journeys, payment gateways and third-party payment integrations.

• Proven experience testing Worldpay or comparable payment service provider (PSP) platforms within complex payment ecosystems.

• Proven experience leading and executing testing for Apple Pay, Google Pay and digital wallet integrations.

• Proven experience defining and executing risk-based testing approaches to ensure appropriate coverage of complex payment journeys and integrations.

• API testing experience using tools such as Postman

• Understanding of card payment processing, authorisation, tokenisation, clearing and settlement

• Proven track record of defining pragmatic, risk-based test strategies, accurately estimating testing effort, determining appropriate test coverage, and providing clear quality and risk assessments to technical and business stakeholders.

• Experience working within Agile delivery teams

• Proven experience investigating defects, analysing logs and transaction data, and performing root cause analysis.

• Strong exploratory testing skills with the ability to identify quality risks and uncover defects across complex digital and backend systems.

• ISTQB certification, Ministry of Testing Certification or equivalent practical experience

• SQL and backend data validation skills

• Experience identifying opportunities for test automation and collaborating with automation engineers to improve coverage and efficiency.

Desirable

• Experian integration testing

• PCI-DSS or regulated payment environments

• Financial services or high-volume transactional platforms

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality payment experiences at scale and want to help shape the future of payments at Allwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.

• Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

• Sustainability - Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

• Empowering every voice - We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%

• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)

• Single Private Health Cover

• Complimentary Private Medical

• Income Protection

• Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.

• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)

• Wellness Allowance £500

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted Health Assessments

• Volunteering Days

• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help