Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop QA teams to uphold the highest standards in software development.
• Shape and implement QA strategies, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Streamline testing processes by integrating manual and automation testing approaches.
• Enhance automated testing and agile testing practices.
• Oversee performance evaluations and mentor team members to foster continuous growth.
• Act as the main point of contact for QA teams and handle escalations related to testing and quality assurance.
• Prioritize and coordinate testing activities across various projects or product releases.
• Participate actively in daily meetings to track and report on testing progress.
• Communicate quality assurance activities to senior management.
• Establish and maintain quality metrics, performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms to monitor and enhance quality outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for test automation and implement suitable frameworks and tools to boost testing efficiency.
• Supervise the hiring process to secure the right talent for both manual and automation roles.
• Work closely with other department heads to ensure company-wide quality.

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Over 7 years in Automation QA, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth understanding of QA principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated success in transforming QA processes for better efficiency and scalability.
• Experience in product-focused environments, preferably within the fintech sector.

Proficient in test automation tools and frameworks such as the Robot Framework and Playwright.

• Hands-on experience in creating test automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern and its use in test frameworks.
• Familiar with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery practices.
• Experience with integrating Test Case Management tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Capable of using technology to optimize and automate QA processes.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Certification: ISTQB Foundation Level certification.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Performance Testing: Familiarity with performance and load testing frameworks.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• CI Experience: Practical experience with Jenkins CI.

EU/EFTA citizens OR holders of a Cyprus work permit OR foreign nationals married to an EU citizen.

Benefits:

By joining us, you can expect:

• Attractive remuneration package
• 22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years’ service)
• Hybrid Work Mode
• Friday afternoons off in Summer (July & August)
• Birthdays are always a day off!
• Referral Bonus – refer a candidate we would all enjoy to work with!!
• Participation in the Company’s Medical Scheme from day one!
• Participation in the Company’s Group Discount Scheme
• Free Gym Membership (Larnaca)
• Unlimited snacks, fruits and beverages
• Complimentary periodic lunches at the office
• Fun team-building activities & Corporate events
• Lifelong Learning Allowance plus paid Educational Leave