Manual Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

TL;DR

Manual Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer: Ensuring quality, stability, and performance of software applications through systematic testing with an accent on test planning, execution, and defect management. Focus on validating product requirements across frontend, backend, and APIs, as well as maintaining quality standards in an Agile environment.

Location: Onsite in Limassol, Cyprus

Company

IC Markets is a global leader in trading with over 15 years of success in financial technology innovation.

What you will do

• Analyze product requirements, user stories, and specifications to create detailed test plans and scenarios.
• Execute manual functional, regression, UI/UX, integration, smoke, and exploratory tests across frontend, backend, and APIs.
• Log detailed, reproducible defects using tools like Jira, prioritize issues, and collaborate with developers on fixes.
• Document test results, provide daily/weekly QA reports, and track testing progress, coverage, and quality metrics.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and contribute to improving QA processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in manual software testing.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience with issue-tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to write clear, detailed test cases and bug reports.
• Understanding of API testing using tools like Postman.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of SQL for backend data validation.
• Familiarity with test management tools (TestRail, Xray).
• Experience in mobile testing (iOS/Android).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and clear paths for career growth and ongoing learning.
• 22 days of annual leave, 12 paid sick days, and full medical insurance after 6 months.
• Access to a provident fund after 6 months for future security.
• Fully stocked kitchen with fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages, plus a daily lunch buffet.
• Dedicated budgets for learning and development and a referral bonus program.
• Access to gym facilities, organized sports, spa treatments, and team-building events.