Senior Testing Engineer - eFinancialCareers

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior QA / Test Automation Engineer to shape the testing direction of the business. This role involves spearheading test automation and integration testing across UIs and backend systems, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in test automation within financial services, particularly in a C#.NET ecosystem, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a talented team that values collaboration and offers a positive working culture, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test automation/QA engineering in financial services.
• Experience in C#.NET ecosystem and exposure to Python is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead test automation and integration-level testing across various systems.
• Act as the technical point of contact for front-office users.

Skills

Test Automation

QA Engineering

C#.NET

Python

Strong Communication Skills

Tools

Testing Tools and Frameworks

Job description

Job Description

The fund is looking to hire a dedicated Senior QA / Test Automation Engineer. This is a role with significant responsibility and wide scope, shaping the testing direction of the business going forward. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Spearheading the test automation and integration-level testing across UIs, backend systems, and other front-office tools.
• Selecting and utilising testing tools and frameworks to establish a structured testing process and to promote best practice across the wider business.
• Acting as the first technical point of contact for front-office users to provide comprehensive support and to act as a bridge between users and developers as well as other stakeholders.

The client would like to bring in someone who can take on immediate responsibility. Due to the nature and broadness of the role, the following is imperative:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in test automation / QA engineering within the financial services space. Experience in fixed income / on the buyside is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a C#.NET ecosystem. Python is also heavily used in the front-office, so exposure there is supportive.
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach to work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collegiate environment.
• Strong communication skills, especially in collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders across the business.

As highlighted, the fund has a collaborative nature but is agile in their practices. Therefore, they require someone proactive, low-ego, and passionate about what they do. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team with a positive working culture and market-leading performance.