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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** CW Talent Solutions - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £73,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Scripting, Performance Testing, Real Time Systems, Pytest, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Low Latency, Software Version Control, SDET - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815064727-qa-automation-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * Proven experience in QA engineering or software testing within financial services or high-performance tech environments * Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Java, or similar * Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, PyTest, or similar frameworks * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and test integration in DevOps environments * Understanding of trading systems, market data, or real-time applications is a plus ## Description Direct message the job poster from CW Talent Solutions Director at CW Talent Solutions | Hedgefund Talent Advisory QA Automation Engineer - London CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global hedge fund to hire an experienced QA Automation Engineer to strengthen the quality and reliability of complex trading systems. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology within a high-performance, collaborative environment. The Role: We are seeking a talented QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in test automation for high throughput, low latency systems. You'll work closely with software developers, quants, and infrastructure teams to design and implement robust testing frameworks that ensure the stability and performance of trading applications. Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for trading systems * Build test plans, cases, and scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing * Identify, document, and track bugs, performance issues, and system bottlenecks * Collaborate across teams to ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements * Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies Preferred Experience: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * Proven experience in QA engineering or software testing within financial services or high-performance tech environments * Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Java, or similar * Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, PyTest, or similar frameworks * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and test integration in DevOps environments * Understanding of trading systems, market data, or real-time applications is a plus What's in it for you? * Play a key role in ensuring the resilience and integrity of world class trading technology * Highly competitive compensation and strong career development prospects * Work with top tier engineering and quantitative teams in a technology driven environment * Be part of a firm renowned for its innovation and systematic approach to investing Why Choose Us? Our client is a globally respected hedge fund with a deep focus on quantitative research and technology. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems in a culture that prizes precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Seniority level * Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function * Job functionFinance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CW Talent Solutions by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Quality Assurance Automation Engineer" roles. 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