First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the worlds leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC. As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth. We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and thrives in a collaborative, agile environment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across multiple technologies and have a strong understanding of automation best practices. Please note that working from the office 3 days per week is required. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for frontend and backend systems • Use Playwright for frontend automation and Java/TypeScript for backend testing • Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines using GitLab • Support containerized testing environments using Docker • Collaborate with developers and QA teams to identify test coverage gaps and improve test reliability • Contribute to performance testing efforts and help optimize system responsiveness • Participate in sprint planning and provide input on test strategy and coverage Requirements • Proven experience in automated testing across frontend and backend systems • Strong proficiency in Java or TypeScript • Experience with Playwright or similar frontend testing tools • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, especially GitLab • Working knowledge of Docker for test environment setup • Ability to build reliable, maintainable test suites and integrate them into development workflows We offer/Benefits • Private Healthcare Package • Pension • Employee Assistance Programme • Enhanced Maternity policy • Group Life Protection Benefit • Give as You Earn • Cycle to Work Scheme • Employee Referral Bonus Scheme • Diversity Networks • Access to a range of skills and certifications