QA Automation Engineer

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,300 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

The QA Engineer will work within an Agile team as an advocate of Quality and will drive Behavioural Driven Development (BDD) and Test Driven Development (TDD) to ensure business outcomes are delivered.

The QA Engineer will work closely with Developers, Data Engineers, Business Analysts and Product Owners. Strong in automation skills, they will part of an Agile team driving a shift left methodology to achieve a high level of automation, of which the key focus will be UI, API and FIX protocol testing. The successful candidate will be able to define test frameworks and execute test scenarios.

Role Responsibilities   

• Collaborate closely with global Business Analyst, Development and QA teams for efficient test planning, test design and co-ordinate testing efforts between global teams.

• Play key role in automated tests, supporting design, development, execution and maintenance of scripts that run in CI/CD environment.

• Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership and prioritization of tasks.

• Experiment with multiple technologies and methodologies as part of delivery, to help guarantee the best solution and approach.

• Take Ownership/Accountability for development of key features and drive to completion.

• Communicate effectively on progress and ensure impediments are raised early to minimise impact on the delivery.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Proficient in programming or scripting language such as Javascript, Java or similar

• Demonstrable experience using JIRA, Zephyr, UI Automation tooling (Test Complete, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) Python, Cucumber, jBehave or similar frameworks 

• Adept at developing end to end functional automated tests

• Background in back-end session client/server automation using Javascript, VeriFIX  (FIX session automation will be added advantage)

• Exposure to GUI automation using, Selenium, Web Driver IO using javascript  

• Non-Functional testing including performance, load, stress and security testing using tools like JMeter, K6 or similar

• Experienced using CI/CD tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins.

• Ability to work within Agile development teams with a BDD approach to help define and refine requirements. 

• Understanding of trade life cycle and knowledge of broker/ trader platforms

• Appreciation of the full SDLC and driving the importance of quality throughout this process. 

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive and independent approach to problem solving and innovative solutions. 

• As a specialist role, the individual should be delivery-focused and pragmatic, capable of working on multiple tasks simultaneously and managing deadlines.

Desired

• Background and experience of financial/ trading platforms and knowledge of financial markets

• Relevant Testing Qualifications such as ISTQB, Agile Software Testing Courses

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services.

• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices.

• Experience with TDD, BDD or similar approaches to specifying requirements and design.

• Knowledgeable in Jira or similar issue management system. 

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Job Band & Level: Professional, 5

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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