QA Engineer - London (2 days a week) - PlayWright (a must) ReadyAPI, SpecFlow and TestComplete

We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer with expertise in PlayWright, ReadyAPI, SpecFlow, and TestComplete. The role involves manual and automated testing, developing regression packs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have at least 3 years of address history in the UK due to background check requirements and possess an EU work permit. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and recommend requirements for STLC through analysis on the impacted area.
• Hands-on involvement in sprint testing, including test case creation, execution, and defect tracking.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date Regression Pack to ensure ongoing testing of critical functionalities.
• Test automation using tools like ReadyAPI, SpecFlow, PlayWright or similar and TestComplete.
• Maintain heat maps and ensure up-to-date visibility on quality metrics and coverage.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to ensure test scenarios and requirements are aligned and properly documented.
• Work closely with the team to ensure that Test Approach is properly updated in Jira stories.
• Keep QMetery updated with test cases, test runs, and results to ensure proper documentation and traceability.
• Ensure all automation and manual testing processes are continuously improved and up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with the QA architect/manager to help define test policy and procedures.
• Collate test result data to support the creation of release readiness reports.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a balanced focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, C#) to develop effective automation scripts.
• Expertise with ReadAPI, SpecFlow, and TestComplete for API automation.
• Strong experience in maintaining automated regression packs and contributing to sprint testing.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies, test case design, and defect tracking systems (JIRA).
• Experience with tools like QMetery for test management and documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with BAs and developers on refining requirements and testing strategies.
• Hands-on experience in scenario preparation and data preparation for test environments.
• Proven ability to design, maintain, and execute complex test cases that ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Ability to update and align the Test Approach to Jira stories and project requirements.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and the integration of automated tests into DevOps processes.
• Familiarity with advanced testing frameworks and a passion for exploring new testing tools and technologies.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Strong ability to context switch between multiple products and tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of a commodity or financial trading environment useful but not a pre-requisite.
• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum team environment.
• Educated to Degree-level (or equivalent), as a minimum requirement.

Additional Information:

We foster an inclusive workplace, encouraging candidates of all backgrounds to apply, believing diverse perspectives enhance decision-making and problem-solving.

What do we offer you?

• No routine, but new challenges daily.
• Opportunity to learn and contribute to innovative projects with latest technologies.
• A motivated, knowledgeable team.
• Good employment conditions, including flexible compensation based on interests, priorities, and experience.
• Permanent contract.
• Knowledge sharing, training, and development opportunities.
• Inclusive company culture with international colleagues.
• Large projects focusing on technological innovation.
• Personal training budget and dedicated development days.
• Regular team events.
• Ownership of projects and impactful work.
• Job security through stability, innovation, and growth.