Senior QA Engineer

ICAP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer in Belfast to drive BDD/TDD practices and ensure deployable software at sprint end. You will lead test strategy, balance manual and automated testing, and contribute to scalable test frameworks.

You will collaborate with Product Owners and Developers, design and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines, and mentor peers to raise QA standards in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in QA automation within Agile environments.
• Strong automation experience using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestComplete.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or similar programming/scripting languages.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable automation frameworks (Playwright/WebDriverIO preferred).
• Experience integrating automation within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity).
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Experience using AI tools to design and optimise test automation.
• Strong experience in API, functional, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience defining acceptance criteria and aligning testing to business requirements.
• Working knowledge of non-functional testing (performance, load, stress).
• Understanding of SDLC and quality engineering principles.
• Experience in Agile/SAFe environments with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global BA, Development, and QA teams to design and coordinate effective test strategies.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated and functional tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI tools to optimise testing efficiency and workflows.
• Develop and maintain scalable, self-healing automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright).
• Integrate AI-driven tooling into automation workflows to improve script creation and maintenance.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Champion quality across the Agile team, promoting best practices (unit testing, code reviews, etc.).
• Mentor and coach team members to elevate QA standards.
• Take ownership of deliverables, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and risks raised early.
• Drive clear communication on progress, risks, and impediments.

Skills

QA Automation

API testing

BDD/TDD

CI/CD

Agile/SAFe

Education

ISTQB/Agile Testing

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

TestComplete

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 Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) is a key advocate for quality within an Agile team, driving BDD and TDD practices to ensure high-quality, business-aligned outcomes.

Working closely with Product Owners and Developers, the SQA provides in-sprint QA aligned to the Definition of Done, ensuring deployable software at the end of each sprint.

The role leads on test strategy, balancing manual, automated, and performance testing approaches, with a strong emphasis on shift-left methodologies and API-first automation. The SQA also contributes to the evolution of scalable, robust test frameworks while solving complex technical challenges alongside high-performing engineering teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global BA, Development, and QA teams to design and coordinate effective test strategies.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated and functional tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., MCP, Copilot, ChatGPT) to optimise testing efficiency and workflows.
• Develop and maintain scalable, self-healing automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright).
• Integrate AI-driven tooling into automation workflows to improve script creation and maintenance.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Champion quality across the Agile team, promoting best practices (unit testing, code reviews, etc.).
• Mentor and coach team members to elevate QA standards.
• Take ownership of deliverables, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and risks raised early.
• Drive clear communication on progress, risks, and impediments.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Extensive experience in QA automation within Agile environments.
• Strong automation experience using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestComplete.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or similar programming/scripting languages.
• Proven ability to design and maintain scalable automation frameworks (Playwright/WebDriverIO preferred).
• Experience integrating automation within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity).
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Amazon Q) to design and optimise test automation.
• Strong experience in API, functional, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience defining acceptance criteria and aligning testing to business requirements.
• Working knowledge of non-functional testing (performance, load, stress; tools such as K6/JMeter).
• Understanding of SDLC and quality engineering principles.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments with distributed teams.
• Ability to identify risks, challenge design decisions, and influence quality outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
• Delivery-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desired

• Experience within financial services / trading platforms (including FIX/API).
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle, broker/trader platforms, and equity products.
• Experience with AWS, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Formal testing qualifications (e.g., ISTQB, Agile Testing).
• Exposure to TDD/BDD design approaches.

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 - City Quays - Belfast