Senior Automation Tester in Java

We are looking for a Senior Automation Tester in Java with a strong Quality Engineering background in both exploratory and automation testing. The successful candidate will bring expertise in a variety of test design techniques and technologies business domain knowledge and proven delivery in sophisticated fast-paced environments. Excellent interpersonal skills and time management will be vital in this role as the candidate will drive the adoption of best practices in test automation across the estate.

• Represent and foster the Quality function within an agile team
• Implement test plans to deliver test phases on time
• Design efficient functional and non-functional test scenarios and cases ensuring there is traceability back to all business requirements
• Prepare the testing data
• Design create and enhance test automation packs in Java
• Maintain and execute tests record results and undertake defect retesting
• Report progress and issues clearly and concisely
• Highlight and analyze test environments issues
• Collaborate with the team to resolve issues
• Deliver to agreed timescales
• Identify risks and escalate to the project stakeholders
• Provide feedback and implement process improvements where suitable

• 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering and test automation
• Degree in computer science engineering or mathematics
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and Agile testing delivery
• Expertise in Interest Rate instruments (IRS ZC Basis OIS FRA VNS Futures)
• Familiarity with FpML FIXML and XML
• Proficiency in test design techniques test execution using GUIs and APIs as well as test automation on Murex and/or Java
• Skills in Results Analysis and Defect Management
• Competency in SQL Java (Junit SpringBoot)
• Background in RestAssured Postman and Git
• Capability to establish and maintain relationships at all levels across the organization anticipate and solve problems and balance long-term corporate objectives with short-term project needs
• Excellent formal written verbal and presentation skills: ability to communicate technical or complex subject matter to non-subject matter experts and to peers
• Flexibility to work in a project team and with other departments learn new business and technical concepts quickly and remain self-motivated and keen to develop personally
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

• STQB or ISEB Software Testing Qualification
• Understanding of Clearing workflows Risk management and Regulatory reporting (incl. CFTC EMIR BoE)
• Background in Clearing and/or investment banking testing
• Familiarity with JIRA Zephyr and Cucumber
• Skills in React JavaScript and AI applied to testing
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud (or other) and ControlM