QA Engineer

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.

We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and time zones.

The Role
Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it`s because they bring the skills, attitude, and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you are best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market-leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we invest in cutting-edge technologies.

Your contribution will be vital in ensuring our systems maintain the highest levels of quality, scalability, and reliability. You will champion an “automation-first” mindset, drive modern quality assurance practices, and collaborate across teams to redefine and enhance quality standards within our engineering processes. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced QA professional passionate about building efficient testing frameworks and delivering impactful solutions in a dynamic environment.

As our Quality Engineer, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promoting an Automation-First Mindset: Provide practical, efficient testing approaches with a strong emphasis on automation to ensure high standards of quality.
• Reviewing Requirements and Specifications: Collaborate with Business Analysts and Domain Experts to define and execute a robust quality strategy.
• Developing Automation Frameworks: Participate in the creation and evolution of automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Test Case Management: Write and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure optimal coverage and reliability.
• Executing Tests: Create and execute automated test cases, with manual testing conducted as necessary for specific product areas.
• API Testing: Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or Cypress.
• Quality Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance QA processes and implement actionable improvements for better outcomes.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with engineering and QA teams to integrate testing seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Guide and support team members in adopting best practices and improving their technical skills in quality engineering.

About You

• Experience:
• Proven expertise in designing and executing test cases for comprehensive coverage.
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks/tools such as Cypress, Selenium, Serenity, or Cucumber.
• Proficiency in API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Cypress.
• Technical Skills:
• Solid experience in software development (Go or Java preferred).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter is a plus.
• Experience working with Agile methods and processes, advocating for quality in an agile setting.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members effectively.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden

More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/

We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer and see what our team is saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.

Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.

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Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.

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