Quality Assurance/Test Analyst - Financial/Banking - Preferred candidates will have some Financial/Banking experience and must have a strong Technical Background including a good knowledge of Python and Linux/Unix.

Candidates MUST come from a permanent employment background so anybody with a recent history of contracting will NOT be considered so please DO NOT apply.

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of the role is to work within the QA team and liaise with the Development and Operations Groups as a systems tester ensuring that the company's releases, upgrades and bespoke projects are functionally tested to a high standard ensuring a reliable and quality product is delivered to clients. A small portion of the analyst's time will also be spent providing testing guidance and support to clients and third party vendors.

Responsibilities and Duties

Design, in conjunction with the head of QA and other team members, automated test scripts and scenarios as well as implement and monitor/analyse the results

Analyse application of testing methodologies and phases, change requirements and prepare test cases, data and expected results

Scope and design regression testing (manual & automated)

Monitor and report testing of large systems

Automation of Front End testing using Playwright with JavaScript/Typescript.

Experience in creating a QA test suite from scratch for a client portal.

Experience in automating tests and report generation.

Create and maintain strong working relationships, with internal departments and business groups

Take ownership of delegated tasks and see things through to completion

Support the QA team in implementation of strategic solutions, including test automation

Ensure and maintain quality delivery of all releases

Liaise with technical and business analysts on requirements and solution definition

Act as test lead for small projects

Defect and issue management. Escalation as appropriate

Provide testing support and guidance for all team members

Attend team progress meetings and provide task progress updates to the group

Provide supporting documentation where appropriate

Required Skills/Experience

Experience of Unix/Linux environments

Python & Scripting knowledge

Knowledge of relational databases and SQL

Demonstrable experience of testing complex software solutions and understanding of the full project life cycle experience

Experience in testing Finance Markets applications, including Cash Equities

Experienced with Playwright using JavaScript/Typescript

Strong analytical skills combined with a structured methodical and hands-on approach with passionate attention to detail

Demonstrate good judgement in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritising multiple objectives and initiatives and execute tasks within a dynamic environment

Willingness to take ownership of tasks and deliver a finished piece of work.

Demonstrate a logical thought process and able to work accurately under pressure

Self-starter and able to work well within a close-knit team environment

Desirable

ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certified

Business knowledge of Front, Middle and or Back Office systems

Finance Market Regulations and Reporting Rules

Knowledge and understanding of the FIX protocol

Experience in Derivatives, Asset Management, Bonds