Medior QA Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Pepperstone scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress - for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our 700+ team across 12 regions and 9 time zones.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Medior QA Engineer to join our Hungary-based engineering team. You’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality of our software, owning testing for assigned features and helping the team continuously improve its QA practices.
You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery Leads and Automation QA Engineers in an Agile environment. Your responsibilities will include designing and executing functional, exploratory, integration and regression tests, translating requirements into test scenarios, performing API testing and using SQL and logs to investigate issues.
You’ll also contribute to improving our testing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and supporting Continuous Delivery practices across the team.
This position reports to the Quality Assurance Team Lead, Budapest, Hungary. Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our work and culture. We truly value this diversity and are excited to welcome someone who is open-minded, adaptable, and enthusiastic about collaborating in a globally connected and inclusive environment.
What You'll Do
- Own testing for assigned features, from requirements through release
- Design and execute functional, exploratory, integration and regression tests
- Perform API testing and validate data using SQL
- Investigate issues using logs and diagnostic information
- Identify regression scenarios and opportunities for automation
- Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery Leads and Automation QA Engineers
- Contribute to improving QA processes, test coverage and Continuous Delivery practices
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, planning and refinement
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of QA/testing experience, ideally with web applications
- Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Practical SQL skills and experience analysing logs
- Understanding of testing methodologies such as TDD/BDD
- Experience with Agile and Continuous Delivery practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with remote and global teams
- Financial services or payments testing experience is a plus
Why you will enjoy working with us
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Private healthcare insurance
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Convenient and cozy office located near Astoria at KLUSTER Coworking
More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit and
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Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
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