Role Description AppIQ Technologies is seeking a meticulous and strategic QA Engineer / Sr. QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our Machine-Learning-driven e-commerce funnel optimisation and digital advertising platform. You will be responsible for defining the testing strategy for high-performance applications that leverage our proprietary Predictive AI solutions. As a key member of our fast-paced startup, you will balance the need for rapid feature deployment with the necessity of thorough testing. - Identify and prioritise the highest-risk bugs to ensure our scalable services, which manage millions of daily events, remain robust and accurate. - QA Architecture & Strategy: Develop and maintain a comprehensive QA architecture that supports full-stack applications and complex microservices. - Risk Management: Prioritise bug fixes based on risk of failure and potential impact, while striking a productive balance between speed-to-market and exhaustive testing. - Test Management: Utilise test case management (TCM) systems such as TestRail, Zephyr, Xray, PractiTest, qTest, or similar to organise test cases, track execution, and provide transparent reporting on quality metrics. - Automated Testing: Design, implement, and scale automated test suites using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, and Appium or similar tools. - Testing & Validation: Design and execute rigorous integration, API, and End-to-End tests on applications built with TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, and PySpark. - Collaborate with developers to ensure adequate unit test coverage. - Infrastructure Testing: Verify the reliability of deployments across AWS (EC2, S3, Firehose) and Cloudflare edge environments. - Data Integrity: Collaborate with Data Engineers to validate the accuracy of complex event data and real-time reporting dashboards. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a great team player with excellent communication skills, working closely with developers and data scientists to ensure a seamless end-user experience. Qualifications - 4+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance or engineering, with a strong focus on scalable web applications (7+ years for Sr. QA Engineer). - Strong grasp of QA architecture and modern testing methodologies. - Deep expertise in TypeScript, alongside a strong architectural understanding of React and Node.js environments. - Cloud & Database Proficiency: Familiarity with AWS services and both SQL and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases to effectively test data persistence and performance. - Global Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams. Requirements - Strong Plus if You Have: - Familiarity with Next.js. - Proficiency in Vitest, Jest or other unit and integration test solutions. - Experience with Playwright or Cypress or similar End-to-End testing tools. - AI/ML Literacy: Understanding of Machine Learning (Supervised & Reinforcement Learning), Predictive AI, and the validation of Data Pipelines. - Proficiency in Python and experience with PySpark. - Prior experience in the e-commerce or Ad Tech ecosystems (Media Buying, DSPs, Conversion Optimisation). Benefits - The opportunity to shape the QA culture and architecture from the ground up. - An attractive career path on either a management or an individual contributor track. - Competitive compensation and generous paid time off. - Remote work flexibility allows you to work from nearly anywhere on Earth, provided you can maintain a few overlapping hours with Central European Time (CET). - Opportunity to develop deep expertise in creating and testing cutting-edge predictive AI applications, which goes far beyond using other companies’ AI tools.

• Define and implement QA strategy, testing plans, and structured QA processes across both products. • Lead and mentor a team of 3 QA specialists, driving quality standards and best practices. • Identify and automate — or recommend automation approaches for — repetitive tasks such as regression testing. • Establish and track KPI-driven quality metrics to continuously improve delivery performance. • Serve as the key communication link between developers, QA, product managers, and the client.

Role Description We are looking for a Manual QA Engineer to support the delivery of new features and enhancements for a leading banking client’s trading application platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and product stakeholders to ensure a high-quality user experience across web and mobile trading products. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering reliable financial technology solutions within a fast-paced environment. - Execute manual functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for new trading app features. - Create and maintain clear test cases, test scenarios, and defect documentation aligned with business requirements. - Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues throughout the software development lifecycle. - Participate in sprint planning, requirement reviews, and release activities within Agile delivery teams. - Support quality assurance best practices to improve product stability, usability, and overall customer experience. Qualifications - 7+ years of experience working as a Manual QA Engineer or Software Test Analyst within banking, fintech, or digital product environments. - Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle management, and test documentation. - Experience testing mobile and/or web-based applications. - Familiarity with Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies. - Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills with a proactive and analytical mindset. Requirements - Experience working on trading platforms, capital markets systems, or investment applications. - Familiarity with tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar QA management platforms. - Exposure to API testing or SQL queries for validation purposes. - Understanding of financial products, order management workflows, or market data concepts. - Experience supporting UAT activities with business users and stakeholders. Benefits - Flexible collaboration model based on a B2B contract. - Opportunity to work on diverse projects. Recruitment Process - HR Interview with the recruiter. - Technical Interview. - Client Interview. - Feedback and offer.

• Create quality plans for production ready products and products entering first production • Provide expertise for the preparation, evaluation, and assessment of documentation relative to processes encountered during the manufacturing, inspection, and test phases of programs • Work with production and inspection to solve issues, collect data and present meaningful metrics pointing to opportunities for improvement. • Create First Article Inspection documentation • Support PCA (Physical Configuration Audit) and FCA (Functional Configuration Audit) • Witness DVT and Qualification Testing • Review requirement validation objective evidence • Support FRACA (Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action) for failures discovered during testing • Participate in Material Review Board process, as needed • Develop and implement new or improve existing internal operating procedures and work instructions • Create Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and ensure timely resolution of corrective actions • Conduct Internal Audits and manage/maintain Audit Schedule • Perform review of documentation on final hardware to ensure accuracy, completeness and correct data is provided. • Perform final release of finished hardware and notify Quality Manager of clearance to ship.