Senior QA Backend Engineer

Our client is a well-established globally regulated broker offering traders access to CFDs across Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. They are growing and looking to recruit a Senior QA Backend Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global company with a professional, friendly and results-driven culture in Limassol, Cyprus. Our client is also a certified Great Place to Work®

• BENEFITS:
• Competitive remuneration: 3500 4500 Eur gross
• 9 am to 6 pm, Monday - Friday in Limassol office
• Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership
• Ability to contribute to dynamic business at a growth phase
• High level of autonomy, support of ideas and putting your expertise into the best practices for the company
  
• Continuous personal development, training budget, growth with the company and opportunity to learn from industry leaders
• Vibrant company life: from team activities to global celebrations
• New beautiful office in an easily accessible location with company-provided fruits, breakfasts and lunches
• Free Gym membership and access to multiple sports and wellness facilities
• Company-provided parking
• Medical insurance after probation period

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the QA process for backend systems, ensuring thorough test coverage across all stages of the development lifecycle.
• Critically review and verify the test cases and acceptance tests prepared by System Analysts, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with business requirements.
• Work closely with developers to ensure all necessary tests are implemented effectively, providing guidance on test strategies and best practices.
• Design, write, and maintain automated tests using PHPUnit, enhancing test coverage and maintaining high standards for code quality. Identify gaps in test automation and work proactively to address them.
• Perform in-depth API testing, validating endpoints, data handling, and interactions between microservices. Ensure all functionalities adhere to strict performance and security standards.
• Conduct both manual and automated testing to verify backend functionality against acceptance criteria, ensuring that the system meets or exceeds project requirements.
• Lead the execution of advanced database testing, including data integrity checks, performance validation, and optimization under various conditions.
• Analyze application logs for clarity and accuracy in error reporting. Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance and reduce redundant information.
• Take ownership of initial investigations and troubleshooting of production issues, performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely resolution before escalation.
• Oversee and execute extensive regression testing to confirm that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionalities, ensuring system stability.
• Continuously monitor and assess application performance, identifying areas for improvement in speed, scalability, and user experience. Drive initiatives to enhance overall system performance.
• Design and establish local environments for testing purposes in collaboration with DevOps and developers.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Extensive experience with PHP and PHPUnit for automated testing.
• Proven expertise in API testing and validation, with a deep understanding of RESTful services and microservices architecture.
• Strong experience in database testing, including performance tuning and data validation.
• In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, with a focus on continuous integration and deployment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software.
• English knowledge B2 minimum

Please send your CV now:
sam.macaron@emeraldzebra.cy