FX Automation Tester

Client: World’s biggest investment bank Duration: 6 months Location: London Working structure: Hybrid Pay type: PAYE inside IR35 The FM eCommerce system development team is a specialist team responsible for the design and development of a proprietary set of systems that differentiate the bank in its core markets. eCommerce systems are aimed at numerous customer markets including- external customers via the internet, sophisticated customers via API/point-to-point connectivity, internal users trading on behalf of customers around the globe and finally connectivity into multi-dealer platforms. JOB DESCRIPTION • Design and execut e high-quality test cases based on accurate business requirements analysis. • Maintain a testing structure to facilitate future additions / amendments and ongoing execution. • Champion and implement testing automation at every opportunity using best of breed software tools for both server side and client-side components. • Demonstrate effective and accurate test scheduling skills in line with other project deliverables. • Ensure that testing cycles can be executed by a wide audience; not just by testers. • Troubleshoot QA environments, diagnosing and resolving issues prior to formal testing. • Perform root cause analysis of issues to assist in determining the source of problems. • Utilise ADO to effectively categorise and track issues raised during the testing cycle. • Undertake strategic test planning & develop a strategic testing approach for each service in support of the FM eCommerce strategy. • Identify and analyse strategic testing opportunities and initiatives on a global basis. • Participate in regular testing review meetings and conduct proactive data analysis o n all metrics, including daily / weekly / monthly reports. • Accept responsibility for testing of tactical and strategic business initiatives for FM eCommerce and coordination of the business plans, policies, and processes in support of those initiatives. • Constantly analyse, enhance and seek to improve the testing processes employed. • Undertake Static Data Analysis for all system components throughout all stages of test execution. • Accept global responsibility for producing functional and testing requirements for eCommerce systems to serve all parts of FM and the wider bank group where they wish to utilise FM functionality. • Develop automation test suites for functional test and regression QUALIFICATION SKILLS • Understanding of, and experience in the testing of eCommerce offerings with proven experience on large scale projects, preferably in FX flows from Front to Back office systems • Have worked on Agile environment with squad reporting and sprint deliveries • Have extensive experience working within the i nvestment or wholesale banking industries . • Understanding API workflows & architecture • Possess proven SQL & UNIX skills. • Test Automation experience utilising modern software tools. • Technical skill set: Python (primary), Java , Cucumber, Selenium • Understanding of, and experience in non-functional testing, particularly around performance testing of latency metrics. • Possess excellent communication skills to facilitate accurate and efficient communication across globally distributed development and test teams. • Possess a proactive ‘can do’ attitude and demonstrate the ability to work alone or as part of a team.