Senior QA Automation Engineer

TP ICAP Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to enhance and maintain their automation framework which uses TestComplete (Python) and Appium (C#). The ideal candidate will have experience in test automation for GUI systems, particularly in financial services, and strong coding skills in C# or Python. This role offers a hybrid work model and aims to ensure quality and reliability in complex trading systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in test automation for GUI-based systems, ideally in financial services or other transaction-heavy environments.
• Familiarity with workflows involving complex transactions and data validation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern QA practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical direction of the test automation strategy in alignment with the QA Test Lead.
• Extend and maintain existing automation frameworks for Appium (C#) and TestComplete (Python).
• Design, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test cases.
• Document test cases and results in Zephyr and ensure Confluence knowledge base is up to date.
• Manage and maintain GitLab repositories, ensuring adherence to best practices and company standards.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to translate requirements into effective test cases.

Skills

Test automation for GUI-based systems

CI/CD pipelines

C#

Python

SQL

JIRA

Confluence

React

Tools

GitLab

TestComplete

Appium

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

The Analytics team builds and maintains Axiom, TP ICAP’s in-house Voice Hybrid Broking system, developed primarily in C# and C++, with supporting React components in JavaScript. Axiom is a mission-critical platform used globally across Rates, Options, Inflation, and FX desks.

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will focus on enhancing and maintaining our automation framework, which leverages TestComplete (Python) and Appium (C#). You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of complex, high-performance trading systems.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in test automation for GUI-based systems, ideally in financial services or other transaction-heavy environments.
• Familiarity with workflows involving complex transactions and data validation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern QA practices is a plus.

Role Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical direction of the test automation strategy in alignment with the QA Test Lead.
• Extend and maintain existing automation frameworks for Appium (C#) and TestComplete (Python).
• Design, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test cases.
• Document test cases and results in Zephyr and ensure Confluence knowledge base is up to date.
• Manage and maintain GitLab repositories, ensuring adherence to best practices and company standards.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to translate requirements into effective test cases.
• Participate in sprint planning and stand-up meetings, providing feedback on testing capacity and quality standards.
• Ensure all code delivered to production meets integrity, stability, and fitness-for-purpose standards.
• Communicate effectively with brokers and desks regarding issues and, when required, provide functional demonstrations.
• Liaise with management on testing progress, risks, and timelines.
• Contribute to project planning by estimating testing effort and defining delivery schedules.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Strong coding experience in C# or Python, with the ability to build and extend automation frameworks (Appium / Selenium).
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and generating test reports (e.g., Extent Reports).
• Working knowledge of SQL, JIRA, Confluence, and source control tools (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with React (JavaScript) is a plus for future projects.
• Understanding of financial systems and testing in data-rich environments is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident engaging with technical and business stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Service-oriented, adaptable, and resilient with a proactive, self-starter mindset.
• Ability to simplify complex problems, challenge assumptions, and drive automation initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; effective team player with leadership potential.
• Comfortable working independently to extract requirements and establish QA foundations.

Job Band & Level: Manager / 6

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don\'t hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That\'s why we\'re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London