🚀 QA / Test Automation – Trading Platforms (Contract)
📍 Remote-first | Outside IR35 | 12-month initial contract with extensions likely
We’re partnering with a specialist buy-side technology consultancy to deliver a major transformation programme for one of their leading investment management clients.
They’re looking for an experienced QA / Test Automation Lead to take ownership of quality across a cutting-edge trading platform built on event-driven architecture (Solace messaging, Azure / AKS). This is a hands‑on and leadership‑focused role – you’ll define the QA strategy, build robust automation frameworks, and ensure compliance standards are met across a complex, low‑latency trading environment.
🔧 Key Focus Areas
* Designing and implementing end‑to‑end test automation frameworks for .NET, Python, and Azure environments
* Leading quality governance, performance, and security testing across CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
* Validating event‑driven architectures, data reconciliation, and market data quality
* Driving “shift-left” testing practices and embedding quality within engineering teams
💡 What You’ll Bring
* 8+ years’ QA / engineering experience, including 5+ within financial or trading systems
* Strong hands‑on experience with Azure, AKS, Solace (or Kafka / RabbitMQ), SQL, and C# / .NET
* Proven track record designing automation frameworks and performance security test suites
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
📅 Contract Details
* Initial 12-month contract, with strong likelihood of extension
* Remote‑first, occasional travel may be required
* Outside IR35 for UK‑based consultants
* Consultants must be available within 4 weeks’ notice or less
If you’re a senior QA engineer who thrives in high‑performance trading environments and wants to lead quality and automation at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
💬 Apply or reach out via LinkedIn to discuss in confidence.
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