Senior QA Automation Engineer

Join our dynamic team at IC Markets as a Senior QA Automation Engineer 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 Senior QA Automation Engineer at IC Markets, you will be a hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automation frameworks across our web-based trading platforms and internal tooling. You will implement AI-assisted testing workflows, integrate quality gates into our CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with development and DevOps teams to embed a shift-left testing culture across engineering. What We’re Looking For: Automation Framework Development & Execution: Design 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. Collaborate with Cloud and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing within AWS-based staging and PreProd environments. Performance, Load & Environment Testing: Design 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. Collaborate with Cloud and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing within AWS-based staging and PreProd environments. Testing Strategy & Release Quality: Develop and execute detailed test plans covering functional, regression, performance, and security testing for trading platforms and client-facing web properties. Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing, including mobile via BrowserStack, ensuring consistent user experiences across devices and browsers. Perform API testing using Postman with automated monitor collections and Slack-integrated alerting. Support formal release sign-off processes with structured test cycles, defect traceability, and documented approval gates before production deployments. AI-Augmented QA & Continuous Improvement: Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing workflows, including automated test case generation, intelligent ticket triage, and LLM-powered test coverage analysis integrated into our SDLC. Build and maintain automation agents using tools such as n8n, Claude, and OpenAI APIs to automate repetitive QA tasks, including regression suite triage, Jira ticket processing, and test report summarisation. Continuously improve test efficiency and reliability through tooling improvements, smarter test selection, and automation of manual workflows. 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. Proficiency in CI/CD tools, particularly GitHub Actions, and in 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, including building automation agents and AI-assisted testing pipelines. Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a senior automation engineering role and significant exposure to complex, high-availability platforms in regulated or financial services environments. Experience in financial services, forex, or CFD trading platforms is strongly preferred. Proven ability to deliver quality automation solutions in an Agile/Scrum environment. 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. Self-driven and detail-oriented, with a passion for quality engineering and a continuous improvement mindset. Working Schedule: 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 prioritised. 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. Participate in our Group Savings and Life Insurance Plan after 6 months. Snack Hub – We care about your daily comfort. Our fully stocked kitchen keeps you energised 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 recognise 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. MadBenefits - An exclusive employee perk platform offering hundreds of discounts on dining, retail, entertainment, and everyday essentials. Team Spirit – Culture is everything. Join a team that celebrates together through events and team-building activities. Fitness & Recreation – Stay active and refreshed with access to gym facilities, organised 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.