Senior Test Automation Engineer / SDET - London - Python, SQL, Big Data and Aladdin - Long Term Contract - Great Rates
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Job description
- Design, build, and maintain advanced test automation frameworks using Playwright, SpecFlow, and custom tools in C#, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Drive end-to-end test coverage across UI, API, and data layers - covering functional, performance, and non-functional testing.
- Be the go-to technical leader, liaising between automation architects, engineering teams, and project stakeholders.
- Champion quality engineering practices and help build a best-in-class QA culture.
- Lead code reviews, guide junior engineers, and implement strategic improvements in tooling and processes.
- Provide technical demos and knowledge sharing across teams.
Requirements
️ Sector Expertise: Recent, hands-on experience in Asset / Fund / Investment Management is essential. ️ Tech Stack Mastery:
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Languages: C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL
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Frameworks: Playwright, SpecFlow, and custom tools ️ Testing Excellence:
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Strong in data testing (SQL, Snowflake, Databricks)
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Deep understanding of Aladdin, Agile and TDD
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Hands-on with performance/load testing, API, and UI testing ️ Leadership: Proven experience in mentoring, leading test strategy, and improving quality processes ️ Tooling: Confident using Azure DevOps, Git, Jira, Confluence, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel
Bonus Points For
Experience with Charles River or Aladdin platforms Exposure to large-scale transformation programs Cloud testing in Azure environments, If you're a senior-level Test Automation Engineer or SDET with a background in asset or investment management, and you're ready to shape next-gen testing frameworks, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits & conditions
What's In It for You?
- A collaborative environment where quality is at the heart of everything
- Ownership of strategic testing initiatives in a critical industry
- The opportunity to work with some of the most advanced testing stacks in financial tech
- Be part of a diverse, passionate team that values technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Competitive salary, flexible working, and a strong focus on work-life balance
Ready to Make an Impact?