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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Engineer - **Company:** DataCareers - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Files, Linux, Programming Tools, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), JSON, Scrum Methodology, OpenLink Endur, Standard Sql, Git, Specflow, Gherkin, Integration Tests, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Api Management - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815240999-automation-test-engineer ## About the Role * Strong background in integration testing and API testing * Solid database and SQL knowledge, with the ability to validate complex data sets * Experience working with BDD frameworks such as Gherkin, Cucumber, or SpecFlow * Comfortable working as a self-starter, able to take ownership and drive testing activity * Confident communicating with customers and stakeholders, acting as a consultant alongside the company\'s product deep C# or .NET development experience is not essential for this role. Technical environment (exposure rather than tick-box) You may have experience or familiarity with some of the following: * APIs & Web Technologies: RESTful APIs, HTTP, JSON * Test & Dev Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile (Scrum / Kanban), JIRA * Operating Systems: Windows and/or Linux, * Understanding of trading or financial data, allowing you to reason about the data you\'re testing * Experience testing high-volume, high-complexity systems * Strong attention to detail combined with a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset * Ability to collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and customers Industry background Experience in the following sectors would be highly beneficial: * Energy or Financial Trading (knowledge of platforms such as Endur, Allegro, or Findur is advantageous but not required) * Regulated software environments * Data-intensive or enterprise-scale systems ## Description Overview We\'re recruiting an Automation Test Engineer for a leading software company that develops advanced solutions for trading and risk management across global financial and energy markets. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in central London. This position would suit someone who is technically strong in automation and testing, but also confident working directly with customers in a consultative environment, helping them validate and trust complex data-driven systems. What you\'ll bring We\'re looking for a bright, proactive, and personable Automation Test Engineer with experience across as many of the following areas as possible: Core experience * Strong background in integration testing and API testing * Solid database and SQL knowledge, with the ability to validate complex data sets * Experience working with BDD frameworks such as Gherkin, Cucumber, or SpecFlow * Comfortable working as a self-starter, able to take ownership and drive testing activity * Confident communicating with customers and stakeholders, acting as a consultant alongside the company\'s product deep C# or .NET development experience is not essential for this role. 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