Senior QA Automation Engineer | £500 p/d Inside IR35 | London | Financial Services
Overview
We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract. This hands-on role focuses on delivering high-quality automated testing across web, API, and data validation for investment and wealth management platforms.
You will execute automation scripts, validate complex data flows, test RESTful APIs, and ensure releases meet reliability and performance standards.
Role & Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and execute automation frameworks for web, API, and data validation testing within wealth management and trading systems
Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing for complex financial applications
Test RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman or RestAssured
Validate data and perform back-end testing using SQL
Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent tools
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to troubleshoot issues and ensure high-quality releases
Mentor and support other QA engineers in automation best practicesEssential Skills & Experience
7+ years’ experience in QA engineering within financial services or other complex enterprise environments
Strong Python scripting skills for automation
Experience with Avaloq (desirable)
Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs and performing data validation
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies
Strong SQL skills and experience with back-end testing
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detailContract Details
£500 p/d Inside IR35
6-month contract
Hybrid working (three days per week in London office)