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 Engineered.

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

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