TP ICAP Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Principal QA Engineer
Role Overview
This Senior QA Engineer role sits within the Brokerage & Pricing team in TP ICAP Technology division. The QA engineer joins an Agile team to work on next‑generation strategic back office applications, ensuring solutions deliver maximum value to users. The team focuses on optimising brokerage data management and calculations that drive all broking activity in our £1billion+ revenue Global Broking organisation, and on analysing that data commercially to understand revenues and drive client agreements. The QA engineer will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, collaborate across departments to understand requirements, design effective test strategies, identify and resolve defects, adhere to testing standards, and continuously improve methodologies. Participation in agile ceremonies and maintenance of detailed test documentation is also required.
Role Responsibilities
* Mentor other QA engineers and collaborate with engineers across back‑end services and data pipelines to ensure comprehensive testing strategies.
* Develop, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools for back‑end services, APIs, and data pipelines.
* Set the overall strategy for testing, including functional, integration, regression, and data testing.
* Perform hands‑on automated testing, focusing on unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
* Collaborate closely with software engineers, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and design test strategies.
* Identify, document, and track defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
* Ensure adherence to testing processes and standards, continually improving methodologies.
* Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to an agile mindset within the team.
* Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports.
Experience / Competences
* Minimum of 5 years as a QA Engineer, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
* Strong background in automation testing with experience developing and maintaining testing frameworks.
* Proficiency in Python for developing testing tools and scripts.
* Experience with C# or TypeScript is beneficial.
* Demonstrated experience setting and implementing testing strategies for both software and data testing.
* Competency in cloud‑based testing environments (AWS).
* Experience working in agile environments and a strong agile mindset.
* Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure without distraction.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively.
* Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with effective communication to team members and stakeholders.
* Passion for quality assurance and commitment to high testing standards.
Skills
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficiency in both automated and manual testing, focusing on unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
* Strong grasp of test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, NUnit).
* Experience with data testing and collaboration with data engineers.
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and backlog management tools (e.g., JIRA).
* Ability to write clear and concise test cases and defect reports.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
* Ability to effectively triage production issues alongside the support team, including investigating and debugging with users.
Job Band & Level
* Manager / Level 6
Risk Responsibilities
All staff have defined risk management responsibilities. The Group imposes additional responsibilities on line‑managers and senior managers. It is critical that all staff discharge their risk management responsibilities when undertaking their role. Specific responsibilities are incorporated into employee objectives, and performance against these objectives will be assessed as part of the firm’s performance management process. You will also be required to confirm that you have discharged your risk management responsibilities through the annual risk management attestation process.
Maintenance
The job description will be maintained by the manager of the department and will be updated if there are changes to the duties and/or responsibilities.
Not The Perfect Fit?
At TP ICAP we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills can make a valuable contribution.
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to contribute. TP ICAP Accord – our Employee Network – is central to this effort, increasing awareness, collaboration, and driving continuous cultural improvement.
Location
UK – City Quays – Belfast
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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