QA Team Lead

AlphaRebate

. Own and drive the quality strategy for web-based trading platforms and internal tooling .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLimassol • CyprusSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in QA leadership, automation frameworks, and performance testing within high-transaction trading environments. Proficient in integrating AI tools and managing CI/CD pipelines to enhance testing efficiency and quality metrics.

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Playwright AutomationCI/CD ToolsAPI Testing with PostmanPerformance Testing with k6QA Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

End-to-End AutomationTest Planning and ExecutionLoad Testing with JMeterRisk-Based TestingTest Management with QMetryAutomation Standards DefinitionAI Integration in QATest Metrics TrackingCross-Browser TestingRelease Sign-Off Processes

Soft Skills

Team MentoringCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsN8nClaude APIsOpenAI APIsSlack Alerting

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesTrading PlatformsForex/CFDFintechRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptJMeterTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the quality strategy for web-based trading platforms and internal tooling
Lead QA engineers and establish automation standards and best practices
Architect, design, and maintain scalable end-to-end automation frameworks for high-transaction trading environments
Implement TypeScript/JavaScript test scripts using Playwright across UI, API, and integration layers
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and manage GitHub Actions workflows
Enforce test gates on every release
Coach the team on AI tools and responsible AI-assisted testing workflows
Own test planning and execution in QMetry for Jira
Define, track, and report quality metrics to engineering and business leadership
Collaborate with Cloud and DevOps teams on AWS-based pipelines
Configure and execute test suites in staging and PreProd environments
Design and execute load and stress testing suites using k6 and JMeter
Analyse performance results, identify regressions and bottlenecks, and inform release decisions
Define testing strategies and test plans covering functional, regression, performance, and security testing
Set cross-browser and cross-device testing standards, including mobile
Own API testing in Postman, including automated monitors with Slack alerting
Define and enforce release sign-off processes and approval gates
Plan team capacity across releases and contribute hands-on when needed
Lead the QA AI roadmap and adopt tools that improve efficiency, accuracy, and defect detection
Drive automated test generation, intelligent ticket triage, and LLM-powered test coverage analysis
Design AI-powered automation agents using n8n, Claude APIs, and OpenAI APIs
Establish guidelines for responsible AI use and protect client data
Monitor emerging AI-driven testing trends and propose practical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive hands-on experience with Playwright for scalable, reliable end-to-end web automation
Expertise in CI/CD tools, particularly GitHub Actions, and cloud-based deployment pipelines
Solid API testing background using Postman with automated monitor collections
Performance and load testing experience using k6; JMeter is a plus
Experience designing realistic load scenarios and interpreting results for release decisions
Experience with test management platforms, preferably QMetry for Jira
Experience creating test plans, managing test cycles, tracking execution, and reporting defect traceability
Demonstrated experience integrating AI and LLM-based tools such as Claude and OpenAI into QA workflows
Experience building automations with n8n
Track record of reducing escaped defects through risk-based testing, release gates, and quality metrics
Minimum 7 years of QA experience
At least 3 years in a QA team lead role
Proven experience leading and mentoring QA engineers, conducting code reviews, setting automation standards, and defining automation strategy
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with rapid development cycles
Significant exposure to complex, high-availability platforms in regulated or financial services environments
Experience with formal sign-off and audit requirements
Experience in financial services, forex/CFD, trading, or fintech platforms strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
22 days of annual leave
12 paid sick days
Full medical insurance coverage after 6 months
Group Savings and Life Insurance Plan after 6 months
Fully stocked kitchen with fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages
Daily lunch buffet
Paid overtime
Ongoing learning and clear paths to advancement
Dedicated learning and development budgets
Referral bonus
Team events and team-building activities
MadBenefits employee perk platform with discounts on dining, retail, entertainment, and everyday essentials
Access to gym facilities, organized sports, and relaxing spa treatments
Unwind Fridays with drinks for colleagues