Senior QA Automation - Python

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.

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend systems and services running under Linux, AWS, and Windows, with capabilities to collaborate in a team-focused environment and coordinate work with BA, Dev, Operational, and cross-functional application teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Python

Create detailed test plans, test cases, and coordinate testing activities

Develop and execute automation scripts for API, integration, and regression testing

Identify, record, document, and track bugs; perform regression testing when resolved

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipeline integrations for automated test execution

Liaise with internal teams to identify system requirements and resolve quality issues

Track quality assurance metrics and stay up-to-date with new testing tools and strategies

Knowledge of tools such as Git, Jira, TestRail, Confluence

Skills

Strong Python development skills for test automation

5+ years of relevant experience in software testing

Hands-on experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks (e.g. pytest, Robot Framework, TestNG, Selenium)

Experience in API automation testing (REST/SOAP)

A good Linux background

Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)

Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle

Practical expertise in both manual and automated testing methodologies and tools

Nice to have

Familiarity with banking, financial concepts, financial data, and market data

Knowledge of protocols and any experience with client/server implementations/API or testing message sequences over socket/websocket connections

Languages

English: C1