SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER A world-leading provider of market infrastructure within financial services, operating at genuine scale with a strong reputation for technology-led delivery. A Senior Quality Assurance Engineer who will be a key advocate for quality within an Agile team, driving BDD and TDD practices to ensure high-quality, business-aligned outcomes. Working closely with Product Owners and Developers, you will provide in-sprint QA aligned to the team's Definition of Done, ensuring deployable software at the end of every sprint. You will lead on test strategy, balancing manual, automated and performance testing, with a strong emphasis on shift-left methodology and API-first automation, while contributing to the evolution of scalable, robust test frameworks. Collaborate with global BA, Development and QA teams to design and coordinate effective test strategies - Leverage AI tools to optimise testing efficiency and workflows - Integrate AI-driven tooling into automation workflows to improve script creation and maintenance - Identify performance bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations - Champion quality across the Agile team, promoting best practice including unit testing and code reviews - Mentor and coach team members to elevate QA standards - Take ownership of deliverables, managing priorities effectively and raising risks early - Drive clear communication on progress, risks and impediments Extensive QA automation experience within Agile environments - Proficiency in Java, JavaScript and TypeScript - Experience using AI tools to design and optimise test automation - Strong experience in API, functional and end-to-end testing - Experience defining acceptance criteria and aligning testing to business requirements - Working knowledge of non-functional testing (performance, load, stress; Strong understanding of SDLC and quality engineering principles - Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments with distributed teams - Ability to identify risks, challenge design decisions and influence quality outcomes - Desirable: experience within financial services or trading platforms (including FIX/API), knowledge of trade lifecycle and broker/trader platforms, exposure to AWS/microservices/serverless, formal testing qualifications such as ISTQB, and TDD/BDD design exposure. Competitive salary plus benefits package - The opportunity to work within a world-leading, technology-led financial services organisation - Genuine influence over test strategy, tooling and quality standards - A collaborative Agile environment with global reach
Senior Engineer, Software Test Engineering in Belfast employer: MCS Group
Join an innovative software business in Belfast that prioritises employee development and a supportive work culture. As an IT Customer Support Team Lead, you'll have the unique opportunity to lead a small, focused team while driving operational excellence and embracing cutting-edge AI technologies. With a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working options, and a commitment to long-term career growth, this role offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about customer care and team leadership.
