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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).
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.
Working knowledge of SQL, Docker, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Familiarity with performance and security testing.
Experience leading or shaping test automation strategies.
Package
Discretionary bonus
Full corporate benefits
On-site (5x week in London)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services, Oil and Gas, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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