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# Senior Test Engineer

- **Company:** Intec Select Limited
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithmic Trading, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Github, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, WebSocket, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Playwright, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840596287-senior-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Proven experience in test automation using Cypress or Playwright.
 * Strong knowledge of API testing (REST, WebSocket).
 * Experience integrating tests within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).
 * Manual and exploratory testing experience.
 * Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
 * Previous experience in financial services, fintech, or trading systems.
 * Working knowledge of SQL, Docker, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
 * Familiarity with performance and security testing.
 * Experience leading or shaping test automation strategies.

## Description

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a talented Senior Test Engineer to join their dynamic Trading Technology team. The firm operates globally, offering real-time trading and risk management platforms that underpin complex, high-performance trading activities across multiple markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of two core platforms: a trade execution system and a risk management platform., * Design, develop, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Cypress and Playwright.

 * Create and maintain API test suites (REST & WebSocket) to ensure backend reliability and performance.
 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) to deliver rapid, reliable feedback on deployments.
 * Collaborate closely with development and product teams to define test strategies and coverage.
 * Conduct manual and exploratory testing where automation is not yet implemented.
 * Identify gaps in existing QA processes and introduce improvements to strengthen overall test quality.
 * Champion a culture of quality and testing excellence across the team.


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