EMV Tester (EMV Certified)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Payment Systems
EMV
Testing

Job Details

Job Title: EMV Tester (EMV Certified)
Location: Dallas, TX (On-site)
Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level
Department: Quality Assurance / Payment Systems

Job Summary:
We are looking for an EMV Certified Tester with proven expertise in chip-based payment systems to join our QA and Certification team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating EMV contact and contactless transactions, ensuring compliance with EMVCo standards and payment network certifications.
Your experience and certification in EMV testing will play a key role in delivering secure and seamless payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform functional, regression, and certification testing for EMV contact and contactless transactions.
Lead EMV Level 2 and Level 3 testing using tools such as UL Brand Test Tool, FIME, ICCSim, or Collis.
Conduct end-to-end transaction flow testing including authorization, clearing, and settlement.
Execute card scheme certification cycles for Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, and others.
Analyze and troubleshoot transaction logs for EMV-related issues across POS terminals, ATMs, and card readers.
Collaborate with acquiring/issuing banks, payment processors, and hardware vendors.
Create and maintain detailed documentation, test plans, and defect reports.
Ensure solutions meet PCI DSS, EMVCo, and industry security/compliance requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
EMV Certification (L2 or L3 tester or equivalent) mandatory.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience in EMV testing in the financial/payment industry.
Proficiency with EMV testing tools such as UL, FIME, ICCSimTMat, or similar.
In-depth understanding of EMVCo specifications, ISO 8583 messaging, and terminal card interactions.
Experience working with POS terminals, payment gateways, and back-office systems.
Strong debugging and transaction log analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with mobile payments (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay).
Knowledge of cryptographic key injection and key exchange in EMV environments.
Automation or scripting experience (Python, Java, Shell, etc.) is a plus.

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