Senior Manual QA Engineer

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 visitPepperstonecareers.comandwww.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/

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