Headquarters: Cyprus 
URL: https://xm.com

Reference Number: SDEP1022 

 

The Role: 

 

We are looking for an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) - Python to join our QA team. You will work with world class specialists in a friendly, supportive and open-minded environment on. challenging goals that will help you to grow professionally and achieve new technical levels. This role will focus on improving and monitoring product quality via test automation framework development and test coverage extension for functional and performance suits. You will work with the most valuable part of the product - a Forex brokerage core. If you enjoy working with pure API, Python, cutting-edge technologies, Kafka and AWS, this role is for you!

 

The main responsibilities of the position include:

 

·        Work in close cooperation with the development team to enhance software delivery and quality throughout the entire software development cycle 

·        Understand and translate high level business requirements to technical requirements

·        Advise on efficient performance testing strategies for enhancing delivery and quality throughout the full software development cycle

·        Develop formal test procedures and test plans from internal product design documentation as well as from external certification requirements

·        Design, develop and modify functional and performance automation tests

·        Design and implement test automation framework, required libraries and auto-tests

·        Develop emulators for mobile testing 

·        Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation scripts into CI tools 

·        Manage any issues that may arise and drive resolutions throughout the testing process 

·        Share technical expertise with the rest of the QA team  

·        Actively participate in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle 

Main requirements:

 

·        BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar

·        Minimum 3 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance 

·        Minimum 3 years of practical experience in Python development 

·        Strong hands-on experience in designing and developing frameworks using Python

·        Strong technical background 

·        Experience in testing REST API 

·        Experience in performance testing 

·        Confident knowledge of Git 

·        Experience in agile software development methodologies and testing procedures 

·        Strong interpersonal skills 

·        Very good written and verbal skills in English 

The following will be considered an advantage:

 

• Experience with asynchronous and multithreading programming
• Experience in testing web sockets
• Experience in Robot Framework
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana
• Experience in testing Kafka broker
• Experience in the Finance/Forex domain

Benefit from:

 

• Attractive remuneration package plus performance related reward
• Private health insurance
• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities
• Attractive relocation package and support for a smooth relocation for you and your family

Type of employment: Full time

 

Location: Cyprus, Greece, Remote 

 

Please visit our website www.xm.com/careers to submit your online application for this position.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!