Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Hireroo; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brokerage firm in Dubai is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure high standards of quality across all trading platforms. The role involves both manual and automated testing using Playwright and JavaScript. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in QA, preferably in FinTech, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and REST API testing. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including visa sponsorship and health insurance.

Benefits

Base salary

Visa sponsorship

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of QA experience, preferably in FinTech or trading platforms.
• Proven experience with Playwright and JavaScript-based automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Conduct manual and automated testing across multiple environments.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Playwright

JavaScript

REST API testing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Version control (Git)

Job description

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.