QA Analyst - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe 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 worlds leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-alltrading 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 worlds most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Responsibilities:

• Develop test scope, strategies for strategic services in Post Trade Platforms
• Coordinate test activities across multiple projects and product streams to develop and execute coherent, achievable and realistic test execution plans
• Ensure deliverables (such as user stories & requirements) that provide input in to test execution are completed to a consistent level of detail
• Monitor adherence to the Definition of Done
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely, clear and concise manner
• Communicate with the wider technology teams to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues such as environment readiness and reference data
• Liaise with test management to agree and support the implementation of testing strategies
• Management and collaboration of the UAT process
• Assist and facilitate prioritisation of software defects and enhancements using defect management tools such as Jira
• Introduce and adopt Agile development principles where possible
• Introduce test automation techniques where possible and contribute to test automation strategies and execution
• Create high quality, reusable , and efficient Automation tests
• Work closely with developers to develop unit and automated system integration tests
• Work with Senior QA to review automation test packs and enhance Automation Framework
• Introduce and advocate a shift left mentality to testing and measure code quality using TPICAP QA metrics.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to QA and automation.

Experience / Competencies: Essential

• Good understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Experience with cloud-based testing environment (AWS)
• Experience in test methodologies and tooling, with relevant Testing Qualifications such as: ISTQB Foundation - Software Testing or equivalent
• Experience of supporting current automation tools and practices in use such as: TDD, BDD automation using Cucumber-JVM, SpecFlow and Fitnesse
• Understanding of Continuous Integration, Dependency Management or Source Control tools (Git)
• Programming skills in languages such as Javascript, Typescript and Python
• Experience with Database related technology (SQL Server, Oracle)
• Experience with Test Management tool to organise test cases, planning, execution and defect management using TestRail and JIRA
• Can write end-to-end tests using Playwright to ensure robustness and reliability of our applications.
• Ability to work on multiple projects whilst managing multiple deadlines and differing priorities
• Proven experience in test execution, problem solving, documentation and working to tight deadlines
• Ability to self-start, identify tasks required independently to fulfil project deliverables and work as a team member
• Understanding the full project life cycle from requirements capture through to implementation and delivery
• Writing skills - ability to produce design documentation in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
• Ability to provide detailed and meaningful interpretation of information in a concise manner
• Ability to use own initiative, with strong personal organisation skills to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required
• Service oriented and adaptable and resilient Results oriented and personal accountability
• Quality and control, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability and experience to work efficiently in geographically distributed teams
• Good Understanding of Wholesale Financial Services.

Desired

• Skills relevant to building CI/CD pipelines - tools, operating systems, containerization etc.
• To have in depth knowledge of at least two of the following areas - Front Office Process - broking methods voice and electronic, trade and order capture, Middle Office Process - control and processing of transactions, Back Office Process - Clearing, Settlement,Invoicing, payment and Confirmations
• Knowledge of Performance , Load Testing (LoadRunner and JMeter) and Security Testing
• Experience with REST API Testing tools

Not The Perfect FitConcerned 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 enthusiasticabout this role but find that your experience doesnt 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 dedicatedTalent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Dont hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company StatementWe know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. Thats why were building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing tocontribute. 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. LocationUK - 135 Bishopsgate - London