At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement automation frameworks for high-value trading applications.
- Company: Join a leading fintech firm revolutionising trading platforms.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical trading systems and drive automation strategies.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in QA/Test Automation with strong Java and automation tool expertise.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a high-performing trading / fintech firm that is building and scaling real-time, business-critical trading platforms. They’re looking for a Senior QA / Automation Engineer to take ownership of testing across complex, distributed systems, and play a key role in driving automation strategy and improving system quality at scale. This is not a traditional QA role. You’ll operate closer to an SDET / QA Engineering function, working alongside engineers and trading teams on systems where performance, accuracy, and reliability are critical.
Your Impact: You’ll have direct influence on:
- High-value, real-time trading applications
- End-to-end system quality across multiple services
- Automation strategy and test framework evolution
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust automation frameworks
- Drive test strategy, coverage, and best practices
- Perform integration, API, and end-to-end testing
- Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders
- Ensure quality across complex, highly integrated systems in a regulated environment
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in QA / Test Automation
- Strong hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot environments)
- Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium and RestAssured
- Proven background in trading platforms, exchanges, or financial systems
- Strong understanding of API, integration, and system testing
- Experience working in Agile environments
Senior QA / Automation Engineer - Trading Systems in City of London employer: Albert Bow
Join a dynamic fintech firm renowned for its innovative trading platforms, where your expertise as a Senior QA / Automation Engineer will be pivotal in shaping the future of real-time trading systems. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a culture that values quality and performance, while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment. Located in a vibrant tech hub, this role offers not just a job, but a chance to make a significant impact in the financial technology landscape.
