As part of the Global Equities Front Office technology team, an opportunity exists to build/extend an automated testing framework used to validate several Cash Equities Trading platforms.
Working as part of a small team, the role will cover the implementation of a framework which will allow the automation of system/regression, regulatory and volume testing requirements for local platforms, and working collaboratively with colleagues overseas to implement more widely.
Overview
The candidate will require demonstrable experience implementing automated testing frameworks within a front office environment. The framework is primarily developed in Python; experience with multi-threading programming with Python is an advantage.
Responsibilities
* Working alongside Front Office development and QA teams to extend/manage the framework
o Capture and understand how to interface/integrate with the individual platforms
o Plan and develop new features requested by the business
o Manage priorities in cooperation with the development leads for each platform and colleagues overseas
* Assist the Global QA teams in the use of the testing framework
* Document usage of the testing framework
Qualifications / Experience
* Extensive experience with Python (3.x), including multi-threading and performance tuning
* Knowledge / Experience of implement software using the FIX protocol
* Knowledge / Experience of implement software using Java (Spring framework)
* Knowledge of the cash equities trading area including European market structure is also required.
* Knowledge / Experience of BDD techniques, experience with Cucumber, JIRA, Bamboo and/or Jenkins is an advantage
* Experience with Unix or Linux scripting
* Experience with testing frameworks, including Agile Development Techniques, Unit/System Testing and Performance Testing
* Basic database query (SQL) experience
* Experience with C++ include templates and generics an advantage
Additional Skills
* Must be able to perform well under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
* Collaborative and adaptable. Be able to work closely with colleagues sharing ideas, then implement.
* Experience working on several concurrent streams of development
* A good communicator; with the ability to present to audiences at different levels
* A natural problem solver with good diagnostics skills
* Strong desire to learn and apply learnt knowledge / skills
* Service-oriented
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