# Senior Manual QA Engineer

**Company:** [Pepperstone](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/nfF2GFtJdvEo8EJFSMjxyc.md)
**Location:** Limassol, Cyprus
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Department:** IT

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## Description

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 organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our **700+** team across **12** regions and **9** time zones.

**Product and team context**

This role sits on the **Pepperstone Trading App** engineering thread within **Trading Experience (TREX)**. Related capabilities in the wider group include Mobile Platform, integrations (connectors), and the trading platform (Centrum). Department shape includes Mobile Platform plus Trading Experience teams.

The Trading App is a proprietary **iOS and Android** client for **CFD** trading and portfolio monitoring—charts, watchlists, execution, margin and P&L, funding, and multi-account types (e.g. Razor / Standard). It **complements** MetaTrader and cTrader; it does not replace them. The app connects to Centrum and other back-office systems via connectors, and integrates services such as SCA, Auth0, Segment, notifications, and others as the stack evolves.

Delivery runs in **two-week Scrum** increments. A typical squad includes a tech lead or release captain, on the order of four developers and two manual QA engineers, with test automation as a parallel track. Engineering outcomes should reflect **CFD** realities: margin and leverage, contract-based P&L and financing, broker as counterparty, and region-specific regulation (e.g. FCA, ASIC, CySEC) affecting flows and copy.

  
**The Role**

The **Senior (Manual) QA Engineer** is an experienced individual contributor on the **Trading App**. They own **test strategy** and **depth** for **manual** coverage, **support Middle (Manual) QA** on technique and in-sprint **prioritisation**, and keep **two-week Scrum** work **release-ready**.

They work so **Trading App** features ship with **agreed** manual **coverage**: critical paths, **regressions**, and **exploratory**findings are **documented**, **traceable**, and **tied to risk**. Test **artefacts** (cases, **charters**, session **notes**) stay **maintainable**and **reusable**; **Middle (Manual) QA** benefits from **clearer** scope, review of test **plans**, and help on **complex** defects.

Release and sprint decisions are backed by **explicit** quality **signals**—**pass**/**fail**, **known** issues, **residual** risk—rather than **informal** status alone.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead **test planning** for assigned epics: **scope**, **environments**, **data**, **device/OS** matrix, and **integration** points (e.g. **auth**, **pricing**, **orders**).
-   Drive **exploratory** testing on new **Trading App** capabilities; surface **edge** and **corner** cases to engineering with**reproducible** evidence.
-   Partner with **Product** and **Design** so **acceptance criteria** are **testable**; flag gaps where requirements omit **observable**outcomes.
-   Coordinate with **Senior Automation** on what should be **automated** vs. remains **manual**; avoid **duplicate** ownership and unclear hand-offs.
-   Keep pace inside **two-week Scrum**; re-test fixes within the **sprint** boundary; **escalate** blockers early to **Tech Lead** and **EM** when testing or environments stall delivery.
-   **Refinement:** translate stories into test ideas and **risks**; flag **missing** data, devices, or environment needs before sprint start.
-   **Sprint:** run planned and exploratory tests **alongside** development; maintain traceable pass/fail and **known-issues** lists.
-   **Pre-release:** summarise **coverage** vs. scope, **defects**, and **residual risk** for release stakeholders.
-   **Post-release:** feed **concrete** improvement items into retros—process, **test data**, tooling—not generic discussion only.
-   **Support Middle (Manual) QA Engineers** on test **design**, prioritisation within the sprint, and **defect** reporting quality. **Formal mentoring** is a **separate** programme; this is hands-on **delivery** support.
-   **Scope** is **Trading App** manual quality and execution.

**Technology and architecture context**

-   **Context:** The **Trading App** ships on **iOS** and **Android** (e.g. **React Native** stack); the Senior (Manual) QA works across **environments**, **test data**, and a **device/OS** matrix for each increment.
-   **Work tools:** **Jira**; **Confluence**; test artefacts (cases, **charters**, **session** notes) as the squad standardises. **Figma** for design alignment where applicable. **Slack** / **mail** for coordination with dev and **QA** peers.
-   **Devices & labs:** On-device and/or cloud device access (e.g. **BrowserStack**) as the team operates; know **app-store** and build channels used for the Trading App.
-   **Feature flags & observability:** Exercise flows behind **feature flags** (e.g. **LaunchDarkly**) with engineering; use **observability** and product analytics the team standardises (e.g. **Datadog**, **Segment**) for evidence where needed—**without**owning the analytics stack.
-   **Automation boundary:** Partner with **Senior Automation**; do **not** own the **framework** or the **CI** pipeline. Stay informed so manual effort complements **automation** coverage.
-   **Delivery:** **CI**\-driven mobile builds, **trunk**\-aligned cadence, and **short** increments; testing keeps pace with **release gates**the squad applies.  
    

The role reports to the **Engineering Manager** for the **Trading App** engineering thread. **Day-to-day** test execution and priorities align with the squad’s **mobile** and **QA** leadership **based in Limassol, Cyprus.  
**We support flexible working. This position can be performed from both a mix of at our office and from home. Your manager will share details and expectations of your team’s regular cadence of working locations.

**About you**

-   5+ years in **software testing** or **quality engineering**, with depth in **manual** techniques (**exploratory**, **regression**,**session-based** or equivalent).
-   **Trading** or **CFD**\-style apps or regulated **fintech** context is a plus; this role is **not** a dedicated **Payments**\-domain tester—focus **Trading App** end-to-end flows and integrations the team uses.
-   English at a level needed for **documentation**, **stand-ups**, and **escalation**; experience in **remote/distributed** squads is a plus.
-   Proven work on **mobile** clients (preferably **iOS** and **Android**); comfortable with a **device/OS** matrix and **release**\-oriented test evidence.
-   Ability to own **epic**\-level test **planning** in **two-week Scrum**; **clear** reporting of risk, pass/fail, and **residual** risk to engineering and product.
-   Skilled in **reproducible** defect **reports**, test **cases/charters**, and **maintainable** documentation across sprints.
-   Experienced partnering with **Product/Design** on testable **acceptance criteria** and with **automation** on scope boundaries (what stays manual).
-   A growth mindset: adopt squad tools for test **data**, **environments**, and process improvements from **retros**.

**Why you will enjoy working with us**

-   Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
-   Flexible and hybrid working
-   Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year
-   10 days of Company paid sick leave annually  
-   21 days of paid vacation within the first year of employment, increasing to 25 days after one year 
-   3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
-   Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
-   Pension fund
-   Employee referral bonuses for referring top talent to the company 
-   Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
-   Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
-   Frequent events and celebrations
-   Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
-   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](https://pepperstonecareers.com/) and [www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/](http://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](https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Reviews/Pepperstone-Group-Reviews-E1971578.htm). 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._

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