QA Team Lead - Automation

Join our dynamic team at IC Markets as a QA Team Lead – Automation and help shape the future of FinTech innovation. This full-time, on-site opportunity based in Limassol offers you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us! Who We Are: IC Markets , a global leader in trading with over 15 years of success, a strong international presence, and a team of skilled professionals, remains at the forefront of financial technology innovation. As an agile company that values growth and collaboration, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry where innovation meets excellence. What You’ll Do: As a QA Team Lead at IC Markets , you will own and drive the quality strategy across our web-based trading platforms and internal tooling. You will lead a team of QA engineers, define automation standards, and spearhead the adoption of AI-assisted testing approaches. You will be responsible for building scalable, maintainable automation frameworks, embedding quality into our CI/CD pipelines, and championing a shift-left testing culture across engineering. What We’re Looking For: Automation Framework Ownership & Leadership: Architect, design, and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright, built for high-transaction, complex trading environments. Implement reliable and maintainable test scripts in TypeScript/JavaScript using Playwright, covering UI, API, and integration layers of our trading platforms. Ensure seamless integration of automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines, enhancing the speed and accuracy of our web application releases. This includes managing and evolving our GitHub Actions workflows and ensuring test gates are enforced on every release. Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, conducting code reviews, setting automation best practices, and fostering a culture of quality ownership across the team. Own and manage test planning and execution through QMetry for Jira, ensuring traceability from requirements through to defect resolution and maintaining high execution completion rates. Performance, Load & Environment Testing: Work closely with Cloud and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing within our AWS-based pipelines, with hands-on experience configuring and running test suites in staging and PreProd environments. Design, build, and execute load and stress testing suites using k6 and JMeter, validating platform behaviour under peak traffic conditions and defining performance benchmarks for release sign-off. Testing Strategy & Release Quality: Develop and execute detailed test plans focusing on functional, regression, performance, and security testing for trading platforms and client-facing web properties. Conduct thorough cross-browser and cross-device testing, including mobile via BrowserStack, to ensure consistent user experiences across various devices and browsers. Perform API testing using Postman, with automated monitor collections and Slack-integrated alerting, to ensure comprehensive coverage. Define and enforce formal release sign-off processes, including structured test cycles, defect traceability, and documented approval gates before production deployments. AI-Augmented QA & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance test automation processes, adopting the latest tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy. Drive the adoption of AI-assisted testing workflows, including automated test case generation, intelligent ticket triage, and LLM-powered test coverage analysis integrated into our SDLC. Design and implement AI-powered automation agents using tools such as n8n, leveraging Claude and OpenAI APIs to automate repetitive QA tasks such as regression suite triage, Jira ticket processing, and test report summarisation. Stay current with emerging trends in AI-driven testing, agentic workflows, and software development, proposing innovative solutions to complex testing challenges. Qualifications: Technical Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end web automation, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and cross-browser and cross-device compatibility including BrowserStack integration. Expertise in CI/CD tools, particularly GitHub Actions, and integrating automated web tests into cloud-based deployment pipelines. Solid background in API testing using Postman with automated monitor collections, and performance/load testing using k6, with experience designing realistic load scenarios and interpreting results for release decisions. Experience with test management platforms, preferably QMetry for Jira, including test plan creation, cycle management, execution tracking, and defect traceability reporting. Demonstrated experience integrating AI and LLM-based tools (such as Claude, OpenAI) into QA workflows. Professional Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of experience as a QA professional, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior automation role, with significant exposure to testing complex, high-availability platforms in regulated or financial services environments. Demonstrated experience in financial services, forex, or CFD trading platforms is strongly preferred. Proven ability to lead quality engineering teams and define automation strategies in an Agile/Scrum environment, adapting to rapid development cycles. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple layers of technology. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, distributed team environment. This includes presenting QA metrics and quality status to senior engineering and business leadership. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery - comfortable both defining a testing roadmap and writing automation scripts. Working Schedule: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (hybrid model 3 days from office-2 days from home) Why Join Us? Experience Rewards Beyond Just a Job! Because You Matter. Competitive Pay – We value you , not just your role. Our compensation reflects the skills and experience you bring to the table. Career Growth – Your journey is important. We’re here to support your development with ongoing learning and clear paths to advancement. Work-Life Balance – Time to rest is time to thrive. With 22 days of annual leave, your personal life is respected and prioritized. Wellness & Healthcare – Health comes first. Enjoy 12 paid sick days and full medical insurance coverage after 6 months—because your well-being is our priority. Future Security – We’re invested in your tomorrow. Access our provident fund after 6 months for peace of mind down the road. Snack Hub – We care about your daily comfort. Our fully stocked kitchen keeps you energized with fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages. Lunch on Us – Nourishment and connection matter. Enjoy a delicious daily lunch buffet with teammates. Paid Overtime – Your extra effort doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward the time you put in. Learning & Development – We believe in your potential. Dedicated budgets support your upskilling and curiosity. Referral Bonus – People matter here. Bring in great talent and get rewarded for growing our community. Team Spirit – Culture is everything. Join a team that celebrates together through events and team-building activities. MadBenefits - An exclusive employee perk platform offering hundreds of discounts on dining, retail, entertainment, and everyday essentials. Fitness & Recreation – Stay active and refreshed with access to gym facilities, organized sports, and relaxing spa treatments. Unwind Fridays – We’re human too. Enjoy a relaxed Friday drink with colleagues to close the week on a high note. Our culture is built on empathy, respect, and trust, because at the heart of everything we do is you . Your next big opportunity starts here! Apply now at icmarkets.bamboohr.com/careers and let’s build something incredible together! Thank you for your interest in joining IC Markets. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.