Senior QA Engineer (Equities)

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

 

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

 

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

 

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

 

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,300 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) will work within an Agile team as an advocate of Quality. The SQA will drive Behavioural Driven Development (BDD) and Test Driven Development (TDD) to ensure business outcomes are delivered. They will work closely with product owners and developers to provide In-Sprint QA to match the team’s definition of Done and provide working software at the end of each Sprint. They will ensure quality of both the product as well as the test framework as it evolves. Each Sprint, the SQA will be expected to identify necessary testing strategies and drive their implementation whether it is manual session based, automation or system performance related.  The SQA will work alongside like-minded, skilled engineers, solving complex problems and delivering great software to support successful, award-winning products. Strong in automation skills, they will lead the Agile team in a shift left methodology to have a high level of automation, of which the key focus should be API level testing.

Role Responsibilities   

• Collaborate closely with global Business Analyst, Development and QA teams for efficient test planning , test design and co-ordinate testing efforts between global teams.
• Play key role in functional and automated tests, supporting design, development, execution and maintenance of scripts that run in CI/CD environment.
• Mentoring and coaching the team members to stretch quality achievements
• Consistently strive to empower the full Agile team in understanding the importance of QA
• Promote delivery of quality software – unit tests, code reviews etc.
• Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership and prioritization of tasks.
• Experiment with multiple technologies and methodologies as part of delivery, to help guarantee the best solution and approach.
• Take Ownership/Accountability for development of key features and drive to completion.
• Communicate effectively on progress and ensure impediments are raised early to minimise impact on the delivery.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Degree or + 7 years equivalent industry experience preferably in finance or trading background
• Demonstrable experience using JIRA, Zephyr, UI Automation tooling (Test Complete, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Proficient in programming or scripting language such as Java, JavaScript or similar
• Adept at analysing and identifying key areas for automation using development, data manipulation and scripting skills
• Experience and developing end to end functional automated tests
• Experience of designing Acceptance Test Criteria for functional requirements, writing and maintaining end to end tests with an Automated Framework.
• Skilled in using CI/CD tooling such as GitLab, Team City, Jenkins.
• Experience of using BDD testing frameworks such as Cucumber and performance/ NFR testing tool J-Meter or similar.
• Non-Functional testing including, Performance, Load, Stress and Security testing
• Knowledge of FIX Client / FIX API automation.
• Understanding of trade life cycle and knowledge of broker/ trader platforms
• Identify and raise risks to the project and product to key stakeholders. Work with Product Owners and BAs to prioritise/ mitigate risk
• Participate in agreeing the Definition of Done to ensure Quality is central and achievement can be measured
• Knowledgeable in Jira or similar issue management system. 
• Adept at working in Agile/ Agile SAFe engineering environments, exhibiting strong communication skills including collaboration with local and remote team members. 
• Appreciation of the full SDLC and driving the importance of quality throughout this process. 
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive and independent approach to problem solving and innovative solutions. 
• Pro-actively take initiative to collaborate and improve the teams quality and performance.

• Delivery-focused and pragmatic, capable of working on multiple tasks simultaneously and managing deadlines. 
• Critically evaluate and offer challenge to design, approach or tooling to achieve the best outcome for the project. 
• Experience of reporting on testing progress and strategy, providing interpretation and insight on progress to inform management to take decisions.
   

Desired

• Background and experience of financial/ trading platforms and knowledge of financial markets
• Broad knowledge of financial markets and Equity products
• Relevant Testing Qualifications such as ISTQB, Agile Software Testing Courses
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and ability to handle FIX interactions. 
• Understanding of Java and JavaScript. 
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services.
• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices.
• Experience with TDD, BDD or similar approaches to specifying requirements and design.

 

Band & Level – Manager, 6

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