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Overview
A leading financial services organisation is seeking a talented Senior Test Engineer to join their dynamic Trading Technology team. The firm operates globally, offering real-time trading and risk management platforms that underpin complex, high-performance trading activities across multiple markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of two core platforms: a trade execution system and a risk management platform.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Cypress and Playwright.
- Create and maintain API test suites (REST & WebSocket) to ensure backend reliability and performance.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) to deliver rapid, reliable feedback on deployments.
- Collaborate closely with development and product teams to define test strategies and coverage.
- Conduct manual and exploratory testing where automation is not yet implemented.
- Identify gaps in existing QA processes and introduce improvements to strengthen overall test quality.
- Champion a culture of quality and testing excellence across the team.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in test automation using Cypress or Playwright.
- Strong knowledge of API testing (REST, WebSocket).
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience integrating tests within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).
- Manual and exploratory testing experience.
- Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
- Previous experience in financial services, fintech, or trading systems.
Desirable Skills:
- Working knowledge of SQL, Docker, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Familiarity with performance and security testing.
- Experience leading or shaping test automation strategies.
Package:
- 70,000 - 80,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Full corporate benefits
- On-site (5x week in London)
