Senior QA Engineer - Backend & Microservices

Spotware Systems • Cyprus

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Join Spotware Systems' dynamic product team as a Senior QA Engineer. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, robust, and scalable products. Key responsibilities include functional/non-functional testing, automation, and QA process improvement. Key requirements are 5+ years in QA, Java proficiency, and experience with microservices and event-driven architectures.

Key Highlights

Work closely with product managers and developers to ensure high-quality products

Conduct functional, non-functional, and automation testing

Collaborate in code reviews and maintain test environments

Contribute to test strategies for complex systems with high availability and reliability

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough requirements analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Perform manual/automated functional/non-functional testing

Identify, track, and report bugs with clear root cause analysis

Monitor and maintain test environments for stability and efficiency

Contribute to and execute test strategies for complex systems

Collaborate in code reviews to maintain high quality across automated tests and production code

Technical Skills Required

Java Programming Test Automation Microservices Architecture Event-Driven Architecture SQL Linux Systems Knowledge (CLI) Testing Methodologies Test Design Techniques

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Relocation support (if applicable)

Comfortable office environment with perks

Nice to Have

Familiarity with binary protocols (e.g., FIX)

Hands-on experience with Databases like PG, Clickhouse

Hands-on experience with messaging and caching systems like Kafka, Redis

Experience in the Forex industry or trading platform knowledge

Job Description

Spotware Systems is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic and highly professional product team in our Limassol office (or remote). This role involves working closely with product managers and developers to ensure our products are robust, scalable, and meet high-quality standards. You will be involved in functional testing, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing, sanity testing, enhancing the automation processes, and the overall QA improvement process.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough requirements analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technical specifications
Perform manual/automate functional/non-functional testing
Identify, track, and report bugs, ensuring they are resolved promptly with clear root cause analysis
Monitor and maintain test environments to ensure stability and efficiency in test execution
Contribute to and execute test strategies for complex systems with high availability and reliability requirements
Collaborate in code reviews to maintain high quality across automated tests and production code

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, specifically in backend projects
2+ years of experience in troubleshooting Java applications
Proficiency in Java programming for test automation development
Solid knowledge of testing methodologies and test design techniques (e.g., boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, state transition testing)

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Experience in designing and maintaining test cases in Allure TestOps, including traceability to requirements and test reporting
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and event-driven architecture, including understanding of inter-service communication, message brokers, and asynchronous processing
Proven experience testing TCP socket-based integrations (e.g., WebSocket, gRPC)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform impact analysis, create traceability matrices, and work with both functional and non-functional requirements
Experience in identifying root causes and understanding issue consequences within complex backend environments
Good working knowledge of SQL for validating backend data and queries
Linux systems knowledge (CLI) for troubleshooting and test environment maintenance
Excellent communication skills with a strong command of English (B1 or above) and Russian
You use AI not just occasionally, but as a core part of how you think, work, and deliver results. Being AI-augmented is part of what makes you a top performer

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with binary protocols (e.g., FIX)
Hands-on experience with Databases like PG, Clickhouse

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Hands-on experience with messaging and caching systems like Kafka, Redis
Experience in the Forex industry or trading platform knowledge

Conditions:

Competitive salary
Private medical insurance
Relocation support (if applicable), including an entry permit, relocation bonus, flight tickets, and airport pickup
Support with settling into life in Cyprus, including basic guidance on everyday matters, accommodation, banking, and healthcare
A comfortable office environment with fresh fruits every day, treats or pizza on Wednesdays, and snack day on Fridays
Fair remuneration based on your experience, skills, and level of responsibility
Welcome Baby Bonus and Baby Box to celebrate the arrival of a child
Birthday voucher
Partial compensation for sports activities and wellness initiatives
Greek language classes

Job Overview

Posted Date Jun 05, 2026

Employment Type Full-time

Experience Level Mid-Senior level

Location Cyprus

Category Testing

Company Spotware Systems

Mentioned Skills

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