QA Engineer

Job Title: SDET/Test Automation Engineer - PhysOps Project (Trading Environment Background)

Location: London Job Type: [Full-Time/Contract/Temporary]Department: Quality Assurance Rate: Up to £700pd outside IR35

About the Role:

Are you a passionate SDET/Test Automation Engineer with experience in C#, TypeScript, and Playwright Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and enjoy working on cutting-edge technologies? If you're coming from a smaller trading organization or a trading environment and have a solid background in test automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We're seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join a world-leading commodities company based in London. In this role, you will be working on the PhysOps project, responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery by designing and executing automated tests, collaborating with developers and business analysts, and refining the overall testing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sprint Testing: Create and execute tests using Playwright, logging defects, and managing test execution.

• Regression Test Suite: Develop and maintain a robust Regression Test Suite to continuously validate core functionalities.

• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts and developers to ensure that testing scenarios and requirements are accurately captured.

• Test Strategy: Collaborate with the team to ensure the Test Strategy is properly reflected in Jira stories.

• Testing Policies & Best Practices: Partner with the QA leader to define and refine testing policies, guidelines, and best practices.

• Test Data Management: Gather, organize, and utilize test data to prepare comprehensive release readiness reports.

• Automation: Identify scenarios for test automation based on Acceptance Criteria and develop automated tests in Playwright and C#.

• Continuous Integration: Execute the automated test suite as part of the build process and address failures swiftly.

• Defect Management: Log, monitor, and track defects through resolution.

• Knowledge Sharing: Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to promote team growth and the adoption of best practices.

• Playwright Scripts: Work with development engineers to leverage existing Playwright scripts, enhancing their functionality and efficiency.

• Test Pyramid Strategy: Ensure a balanced approach to testing by applying the test pyramid strategy.

• Legacy Test Migration: Transition existing test cases to Playwright when required.

• Test Coverage Metrics: Define and track test coverage to ensure thorough validation across the system.

• Code Quality: Ensure all automated test scripts are code-reviewed and adhere to development standards, particularly in C# and TypeScript.

Key Deliverables:

• Automated test suite with full traceability.

• Test data required for execution and validation.

• Test execution results with detailed defect reports.

• Seamless integration of the test suite into the build pipeline.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience with C#, TypeScript, and Playwright.

• Strong background in test automation and writing automated test scripts.

• Previous experience in smaller trading organizations or trading environments is a huge plus.

• Familiarity with Jira for managing test cases, stories, and defects.

• Experience implementing the test pyramid strategy for balanced testing efforts.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating test suites into them.

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with developers and business analysts.

• Familiarity with best practices in defect management, test automation, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality results.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, agile environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Great opportunity to impact the product from day one with the chance to shape testing strategies.

• Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, plus flexible work arrangements.

• Career growth opportunities in a company that values skill development and team learning.

If you're ready to bring your test automation experience in C#, TypeScript, and Playwright to a fast-paced, trading environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference on the PhysOps project!

Apply now.