QA Automation Engineer - Hybrid
Company Overview
We're working with a growing technology team who are building high-performance, user-focused products. They're now seeking a QA Engineer to strengthen test coverage, drive quality standards, and ensure reliable software delivery across both frontend and backend systems.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about automated testing, thrives in a collaborative engineering culture, and enjoys owning quality across the full development lifecycle.
Ideal Candidate
* Knowledge of trading platforms or financial systems is beneficial but not essential.
* Experience with performance testing is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and execute automated UI, integration, and end-to-end tests using tools such as Playwright and Selenium.
* Perform manual testing when required to ensure full feature coverage.
* Oversee quality across frontend and backend components.
* Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and documentation.
* Analyse test results, troubleshoot issues, and identify root causes.
* Work closely with development and tech-ops teams to resolve defects.
* Produce reports on test coverage, optimisation strategies, and system improvements.
* Contribute to QA process improvements and mentor junior engineers in best practice.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 3+ years of experience in software testing.
* Experience with API automation, UI automation, and server-side stress testing.
* Proficient in at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript, C#, etc.).
* Strong understanding of QA methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience using automated testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
* In-depth understanding of software development and testing lifecycles.
* Comfortable working in an Agile environment with strong cross-team communication.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Desirable Skills:
* Exposure to Hibernate, MySQL, BigQuery, or NoSQL environments.
* Familiarity with automation and performance tools (K6, Infinispan, Ansible).
* Coding or scripting experience and a passion for continuous learning.
Why Apply?
* Hybrid Working (Belfast)
* Competitive salary up to £60k
* Join a fintech scale-up at a formative stage of growth.
For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.