Tester / QA (Mid – Level)

About Us Ultimate Group is a global leader in fintech media, marketing and events. As a dynamic house of brands including iFX EXPO, Finance Magnates Summits, REALTYon, Finance Magnates, Investing Live and UF Agency we connect key players across trading, investing, fintech, real estate and financial services. Our integrated platforms drive business growth, industry insight and meaningful global connections. At Ultimate Group , our core values Innovation , Trustworthiness , Adaptability and Responsibility guide everything we do. We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience by prioritising our people and cultivating a culture of growth, collaboration and integrity. As we continue to evolve and expand, these values remain central to how we work, lead and succeed together. As a certified Great Place to Work®, we recognize and value every team member, celebrate their unique talents, and promote from within. At Ultimate Group, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your personal and professional growth knows no limits. Job Description We are looking for a Mid-Level Tester / QA to join our dynamic team and ensure the quality and reliability of our software. The role involves planning and executing manual and automated testing, identifying and tracking defects, and working closely with developers and stakeholders to support high-quality releases. Test Planning & Documentation Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, scenarios, and scripts. Define testing strategies based on requirements. Prepare test data and maintain QA documentation. Review requirements and acceptance criteria to identify potential risks. Manual Testing Create and execute manual test cases for new features and modules. Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing. Conduct exploratory testing to identify defects and edge cases. Log, track, and verify defects throughout the defect lifecycle. Automation Testing Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts. Create frontend tests using Selenium and backend/API tests using the Request library. Maintain automated smoke and regression test suites. Analyze automation results and investigate failures. Integrate automated tests into Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines. Performance & Load Testing Experience with performance and load testing using JMeter or similar tools. Identify performance issues and provide recommendations for improvement. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Communicate defects, testing progress, risks, and release readiness clearly. Quality & Risk Management Follow and continuously improve QA processes and best practices. Maintain accurate test and defect documentation. Identify testing and release risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Personal Attributes Strong attention to detail. Proactive and quality-focused approach. Strong work ethic and accountability. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative and team-oriented mindset. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Requirements Requirements 3+ years of experience in software testing / QA, preferably in an Agile environment. Strong experience in manual testing, including functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. Hands-on experience with test automation using Python, Selenium, and Pytest. Experience designing and maintaining maintainable automated smoke and regression test suites. Experience with REST API testing using Python Requests or similar tools, including validating HTTP responses, JSON payloads, authentication, and error handling. Experience CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools. Good understanding of QA methodologies and software development processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Benefits Annual Performance Discretionary Bonus 21 Days Annual Leave Health & Dental Coverage 5 Paid Sick Days Flexible Working Hours Hybrid Working Model - (2 days per week working from home) Early Out on Fridays Long Weekend Leave Maternity & Paternity Top-Up Allowance Complimentary Lunch at the Office Company Laptop Provided