Fx eTrading Quality Engineer

November 6, 2026

Hybrid

Junior

London, United Kingdom

Indeed

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Mandatory office attendance
2 days per week

Description

The role focuses on independently testing major applications within the FX eTrading technology stack, covering manual and automated test execution across UI, API and server-side components. Responsibilities include automation framework engineering, early review of technical designs and requirements, cross-functional defect triage, coverage metrics reporting and continuous improvement of QA tooling. Approved AI-assisted tools may be used to accelerate test design, script generation and root-cause investigation, with all outputs validated for accuracy, security and data protection.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive independent testing and serve as the final quality gate before deploying software changes to production or client environments
Design, build and execute manual and automated test suites across UI, API and server-side components using risk-based testing
Develop, maintain and execute robust functional and non-functional test automation frameworks across the application lifecycle
Review technical designs, business requirements and acceptance criteria early to identify architectural risks, coverage gaps and testability concerns
Collaborate with development, product and production support teams to investigate, reproduce and resolve defects and live incidents
Assist QA leadership in establishing quality benchmarks, monitoring test coverage metrics and reporting go/no-go release readiness
Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, automation practices, CI/CD integration and QA tooling
Utilize approved AI-assisted tools to enhance test analysis, script generation, root-cause investigation and test documentation
Critically review all AI-generated outputs for accuracy, security and maintainability while protecting confidential and client data
Communicate testing progress, quality concerns and delivery risks to technical and business stakeholders while adhering to regulatory and risk control policies

Requirements

Strong background in software testing or quality engineering, ideally in financial services or capital markets
Working-level Java development skills with proven experience building, extending and maintaining automated test frameworks
Strong test analysis, design and execution expertise spanning UI, API and server-side components
Solid background working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams with hands-on knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber and FitNesse
Preferred: front-office trading familiarity across FX, Rates or Commodities including pricing, order execution and risk management
Experience with performance, resilience and non-functional testing in high-volume, low-latency and high-availability environments
Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Jira and CI/CD pipeline integration using Jenkins and TeamCity, with Python scripting as an advantage
Analytical, detail-oriented approach to investigating complex defects through log parsing, test results and system behavior analysis
Applied knowledge of GenAI/LLM tools to accelerate testing while ensuring output validation, security, privacy and compliance
Strong communication skills with a proactive, client-focused collaborative mindset
Bachelor's or university degree, or equivalent professional experience

Conditions

Hybrid working model with up to 2 days working at home per week
Full-time employment with a competitive base salary which is annually reviewed
Discretionary annual performance related bonus
Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Company pension plan
Paid parental leave
Special discounts for employees, family and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources
Business casual workplace