Principal QA Engineer

Principal QA Engineer

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Role Overview

This is a Senior QA Engineer role that sits within the Brokerage & Pricing team within the TP ICAP Technology division. The QA engineer will join an Agile team alongside other software engineers, working on the next generation of strategic back office applications, ensuring solutions provide maximum value to users. The team’s focus on Brokerage & Pricing technology is to optimise the management of brokerage data and calculations used to drive all broking activity in our £1billion+ revenue Global Broking organisation, and carrying out commercial analysis on that data to understand revenues and drive client commercial agreements. The QA engineer will ensure comprehensive QA strategies are in place. They will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, collaborate with various departments to understand system requirements, and design effective test strategies. The role involves identifying and resolving defects, contributing and adhering to testing standards, and continuously improving methodologies. They will also participate in agile ceremonies and maintain detailed documentation of test cases and results.

Role Responsibilities

• Mentor other QA engineers, and collaborate with engineers across back‑end services and data pipelines to ensure comprehensive testing strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to ensure the quality and functionality of back‑end services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Set the overall strategy for testing, including functional, integration, regression, and data testing.
• Perform hands‑on automated testing, with a focus on unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and design effective test strategies.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Ensure that testing processes and standards are adhered to, and continuously improve testing methodologies.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to an agile mindset within the team.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports.

Experience / Competences

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a QA Engineer, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong background in automation testing with hands‑on experience in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python for developing testing tools and scripts.
• Experience with C# or Typescript is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in setting and implementing testing strategies for both software and data testing.
• Competency in cloud‑based testing environments (AWS).
• Experience working in agile environments and a strong agile mindset.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure without being distracted by complexity.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Passion for quality assurance and a commitment to maintaining high standards of software and data testing.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Proficiency in both automated and manual testing, with a focus on unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Strong grasp of test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, NUnit).
• Experience with data testing and collaboration with data engineers.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and backlog management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Ability to write clear and concise test cases and defect reports.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Ability to effectively triage production issues alongside the support team, including investigating and debugging with users.

Job Band & Level

• Manager / Level 6

Risk Responsibilities

All staff have defined risk management responsibilities. The Group imposes additional responsibilities on line‑managers and senior managers. It is critical that all staff discharge their risk management responsibilities when undertaking their role. Specific responsibilities are incorporated into employee objectives, and your performance against these objectives will be assessed as part of the firm’s performance management process. You will also be required to confirm that you have discharged your risk management responsibilities through the annual risk management attestation process.

Maintenance

The job description will be maintained by the manager of the department. It will be updated if there are changes to the duties and/or responsibilities. This job description is subject to the terms and conditions of your Employment or Service Agreement and Handbook. You shall perform other such duties as the Company or any Group Company may reasonably require.

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.

Location

UK – City Quays – Belfast

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology