The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,300 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) will  work within an Agile team under the guidance of the Senior QA Engineers. The QAE will test the next generation of Financial Trading applications, ensuring the solutions are at the required quality to be released. The QAE will design and execute automated tests,  exploratory manual testing either as part of a team or individually using mind maps, problem solving and communicating with various other team members.

Role Responsibilities

Planning

Work closely with the QA Lead and Senior QAs to enable them to provide indicative estimates for QA sign off

Organize work effectively and flag to higher levels any impediment or risk in regards to completing as predicted

Participate in the Agile team from project initiation, including confidently identifying the QA Tasks for Stories

Ensure QA estimates are represented at Story level

Agile Team Engagement

Participate in all Agile Ceremonies

Provide QA Sprint deliverables

Regular review of Story Acceptance Criteria to ensure business requirements are met

Communication

Communicate to Senior QAs and QA Lead  on a regular basis by delivering progress reports

Effectively communicate in the Agile team and ensure visibility and collaboration

Ensure automation code is well commented and constructed

Quality Assurance

Drive the importance of Quality throughout the entire SDLC

Recommend areas for automation

Build automation skills and participate in coaching opportunities

Research independently tools used within the company

Knowledge of Non-Functional testing

Project and Reporting

Participate pro-actively in the daily stand-up meetings and raise risks as soon as they become apparent

Raise issues to QA Lead and Senior QAs as applicable

Participate in agreeing the definition of Done to ensure quality is central and achievement can be measured

Experience / Competences

Essential

Degree or equivalent industry experience

Enterprise system experience

Experience of the full software development lifecycle in a technical role

Experience of being part of delivering platforms and services involving multiple teams

Experience of multi-year projects

Experience of regulatory driven projects

Financial sector experience

Experience of a general purpose scripting language (such as Python, Perl, Ruby)

Linux shell or Windows powershell experience

Experience of CI and CD in an enterprise environment

Experience of using a programming language in a professional environment

Experience of using agile tooling to support team delivery

Experience of contribution to open source projects

Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle

Knowledge of at least one full stack language as applicable to the role (such as Java, C#, C++, JavaScript, Python)

Significant experience with modern test tools like Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright, WebdriverIO, Puppeteer, K6S and development environments like Visual Studio, Rider, VS Code

Knowledge of Financial Markets, Systems and Over the Counter (OTC) products

Job Band & Level

 Professional / Level 5

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? 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 and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

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 plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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