Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer
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FinTech (Financial Technology) / Financial Services
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Automation Test Engineer to join a small but growing Exchange based in the City.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative forward thinking company within the FinTech (Financial Technology) / Financial Services space.
The primary responsibility of the role is to work within the QA team and liaise with the Development and Operations Groups as a systems tester ensuring that the releases, upgrades and bespoke projects are functionally tested to a high standard ensuring a reliable and quality product is delivered to our clients.A small portion of the analysts time will also be spent providing testing guidance and support to our clients and third party vendors.
Responsibilities and Duties -Automation Test Engineer
Design, in conjunction with the head of QA and other team members, automated test scripts and scenarios as well as implement and monitor/analyse the results
Analyse application of testing methodologies and phases, change requirements and prepare test cases, data and expected results.
Scope and design regression testing (manual & automated)
Monitor and report testing of large systems
Automation of Front End testing using Playwright with JavaScript/Typescript.
Experience in creating a QA test suite from scratch for a client portal.
Experience in automating tests and report generation.
Create and maintain strong working relationships, with internal departments and business groups
Take ownership of delegated tasks and see things through to completion
Support the QA team in implementation of strategic solutions, including test automation
Ensure and maintain quality delivery of all releases
Liaise with technical and business analysts on requirements and solution definition
Act as test lead for small projects
Defect and issue management. Escalation as appropriate
Provide testing support and guidance for all team members
Attend team progress meetings and provide task progress updates to the group
Provide supporting documentation where appropriate
Required Skills/Experience -Automation Test Engineer
Experience of Unix/Linux environments
Python & scripting knowledge
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Demonstrable experience of testing complex software solutions and understanding of the full project lifecycle experience
Experience in testing Finance Markets applications, including Cash Equities
Experienced with Playwright using JavaScript/Typescript
Strong analytical skills combined with a structured methodical and hands-on approach with passionate attention to detail
Demonstrate good judgement in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill
Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritising multiple objectives and initiatives and execute tasks within a dynamic environment
Willingness to take ownership of tasks and deliver a finished piece of work.
Demonstrate a logical thought process and able to work accurately under pressure
Self-starter and able to work well within a close-knit team environment
Desirable -
Automation Test Engineer
ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certified
Business knowledge of Front, Middle and or Back Office systems
Finance Market Regulations and Reporting Rules
Knowledge and understanding of the FIX protocol
Experience in Derivatives, Asset management, Bonds
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