Project description
Our client is a leading global Financial market data provider who runs a number of change programs to deliver high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the globe in a real-time, high-frequency, and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging.You will join a dedicated Testing Chapter supporting the client's real-time engineering re-platforming programme - a major modernisation of the platform that distributes real-time market data. The chapter's mission is to increase repeatable, automated test evidence, reduce manual regression effort, and give product teams the confidence to release faster.We are looking for a QA Automation Lead (based in London) to provide overall leadership, direction, and governance for test automation - ensuring automation delivery aligns with quality objectives and business priorities.
Responsibilities
- - Set project testing strategy/test plan: test environment, automation, performance, test data management, testing tools etc.
- - Lead functional/non-functional testing and business-oriented end to end integration.
- - Set clear automation goals and drive automation implementation
- - Follow best practices and QA methodologies and processes, working across critical stages of the product lifecycle from define to build
- - Understand the business use cases and carry out testing to ensure top quality of delivered solutions
- - Understand and analyse the Requirement Specifications and design test scenarios
- - Carry out Functional testing and Non-functional testing
- - Solve technical issues and challenges in testing work
- - Drive continuous improvement from quality perspective
- - Responsible for communicating the status of ongoing work to stakeholders accurately
SKILLS
Must have
- - 8+ years experience in Software Testing
- - Strong expertise in Python for test automation
- - Hands-on experience in creating and implementing test strategies/test plans, including automation, performance, E2E integration, test environment.
- - Hands-on experience in RESTful API testing and complex integrations, including real-time processing (JSON, XML, HTTP, API authentication).
- - In-depth knowledge of Software QA methodologies and experience of agile testing
- - Good communication and influence skills
- - Excellent problem-solving skills
- - Good understanding of SDLC, CICD and Git (source code repository)
- - Experience with Jira, Confluence and TestRail
Nice to have
- - Cloud testing experience (Azure, AWS, etc) and relevant certificates are preferred
- - SQL and database validation
- - Knowledge of financial services is a plus
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Lead QA Automation with Python in London employer: Luxoft
As a leading bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Our Training Business Analyst role offers the opportunity to engage in impactful projects while working alongside talented teams dedicated to compliance and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values diverse perspectives, we provide our staff with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers.
