Senior QA Engineer (Playwright & JS/TS)

MUFG Investor Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in London is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to enhance software quality within an Agile Scrum team. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in software testing, proficiency in Cypress, JavaScript, and Playwright for automation, and a strong collaboration spirit. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work culture and opportunities for innovative professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Connected team culture

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Cypress, JavaScript and Playwright for test automation.
• 4+ years experience as a Software Tester, primarily in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Ability to create comprehensive test plans and cases based on requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies, providing insights on testability and quality.
• Collaborate with team members to translate requirements into test plans.
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases for various testing types.
• Utilize Playwright to develop and maintain automated test scripts.
• Document and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify potential issues and improve coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Cypress

JavaScript

Playwright

Agile methodologies

Job description

Company Description

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world's largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more.

Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today's investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

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Job Description

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic Scrum team. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software through rigorous testing practices and collaboration within the agile methodology.

Reporting to the Associate Director, IT, Agile Testing Lead, you will:

• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective), providing valuable insights on testability and quality.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other team members to understand requirements and user stories, translating them into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Utilize Playwright with Javascript to develop and maintain automated test scripts, ensuring efficient and repeatable testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools, and work collaboratively with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues and improve overall test coverage.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies within the agile framework.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding test progress, results, and potential risks.

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Qualifications

You Have:

• Proficiency and hands-on experience in Cypress, JavaScript and Playwright for test automation.
• Extensive experience (4+ years) as a Software Tester, with a significant portion of that time working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Proven ability to create well-structured, comprehensive test plans and test cases from requirements and user stories.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Additional Information

What's in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you'll find everything you'd expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world's largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it's how we defy expectations that really defines us. You'll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Differentcareer.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.