QA Tester

QA Tester (Full Stack, Automation, Manual, front end, back end, LINUX/UNIX, SQL, Playwright), Job Overview - QA Tester (Full Stack, Automation, Manual, front end, back end, LINUX/UNIX, SQL, Playwright)

The primary responsibility of the role is to work within the QA team and liaise with the Development, Product, and Operations teams as a both a Front-end and Back-End tester ensuring that the releases, upgrades and bespoke projects are functionally tested to a high standard confirming a reliable and quality product is delivered to clients. A small portion of the analyst’s time will also be spent providing testing guidance and support to our clients and third party vendors.

Responsibilities and Duties - QA Tester (Full Stack, Automation, Manual, front end, back end, LINUX/UNIX, SQL, Playwright)

• In conjunction with the head of QA and other team members, design and implement manual and automated test scripts and scenarios, and check results against expected outcomes
• Manual and Automated testing and validation of Front end and backend systems
• Automation of Front-End testing using Playwright with typescript
• Analyse application of testing methodologies and phases, change requirements and prepare test cases, data and expected results
• Scope and design tests (manual & automated)
• Monitor and report testing of large systems
• Create and maintain strong working relationships, with internal departments and business groups
• Take ownership of delegated tasks and see things through to completion
• Support the QA team in implementation of strategic solutions, including test automation
• Liaise with technical and business analysts on requirements and solution definition
• Act as test lead for small projects
• Defect and issue management. Escalation as appropriate
• Provide testing support and guidance for all team members
• Attend team progress meetings and provide task progress updates to the group
• Provide supporting documentation where appropriate

Required Skills/Experience - QA Tester (Full Stack, Automation, Manual, front end, back end, LINUX/UNIX, SQL, Playwright)

• Experience of Unix/Linux environments
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Demonstrable experience of testing complex software solutions and understanding of the full project lifecycle experience
• Experience in testing Finance Markets applications, including Cash Equities
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured methodical and hands-on approach with passionate attention to detail
• Demonstrate good judgement in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions
• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritising multiple objectives and initiatives and execute tasks within a dynamic environment
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and deliver a finished piece of work.
• Demonstrate a logical thought process and able to work accurately under pressure
• Self-starter and able to work well within a close-knit team environment
• Experience of E2E test automation using Playwright with typescript, for web and desktop applications
• Experience in automating tests and report generation.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for writing/maintaining test suites

Desirable - QA Tester (Full Stack, Automation, Manual, front end, back end, LINUX/UNIX, SQL, Playwright)

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certified
• Experience with Containers and Docker usage.
• Finance Market Regulations and Reporting Rules
• Experience in Derivatives, Asset management, Bonds
• Python knowledge (for backend/API testing)
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with WebSocket testing or real-time application testing

An exciting opportunity has asrisen for a QA Tester (Ful Stack). My client is a leading, fast-growing exchange based in the City of London, operating at the cutting edge of European equity markets. They are an innovative and dynamic organisation working with sophisticated technology and genuinely interesting infrastructure. Their culture is built around trust, collaboration and accountability - moving quickly, supporting one another, and taking shared ownership of both successes and lessons learned.My client is very proud of their culture - one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. They work fast, support one another, and share responsibility for both successes and our lessons learned.

Our values guide how we work every day - QA Tester (Full Stack, Automation, Manual, front end, back end, LINUX/UNIX, SQL, Playwright)

• Win as One - We collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success.
• Disrupt Positively - We challenge the status quo and look for smarter, better ways to do things.
• Find Joy - We take pride in our work and enjoy what we do, even when it’s challenging.
• Act with Honour - We do the right thing, with integrity and respect for others.

You’ll join a supportive, ambitious, and diverse team where ideas are encouraged and innovation is part of our DNA. We recruit talented people from all walks of life and empower them to make an impact. If our values resonate with you, my client could be the ideal place to grow your career.