Job Description

A long-established and trusted global brokerage firm continues to scale its trading infrastructure and support growing regional operations, we are seeking a dedicated Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance across all trading platforms and web applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing using Playwright and JavaScript, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering reliable, high-performing systems in a fast-paced financial environment.
Location: Hybrid - Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure optimal performance of web-based trading platforms and client portals.
• Conduct manual and automated testing using Playwright and JavaScript across multiple environments to verify system reliability and accuracy.
• Validate end-to-end trading flows including account onboarding, order execution, funding, and reporting functionalities.
• Identify, document, and track bugs or performance issues, ensuring timely communication and resolution with development teams.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and QA peers to maintain consistent release quality and minimize production risks.
• Contribute to continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) frameworks by integrating automated testing processes.
• Perform regression, integration, and cross-browser testing to guarantee stability and scalability.
• Provide input during system design and requirements phases to prevent defects and optimize test coverage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2-4 years of QA experience, preferably within FinTech, Forex, CFD, or trading platform environments.
• Proven experience in Playwright and JavaScript-based automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, functional and non-functional testing.
• Familiarity with REST API testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in Agile/Scrum settings.

Nice to have:

• Excellent communication and teamwork in Agile/Scrum settings.
• Experience testing MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) integrations or proprietary trading platforms.
• Knowledge of payment flows, risk management systems, or client onboarding processes in brokerage environments.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and frameworks.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge trading technology in a global brokerage environment.
• Collaborative culture that values precision, innovation, and growth.
• Base salary + visa sponsorship following UAE law, health insurance for employee and professional development opportunities.

Skills Required