SDET Automation Role
Posted 5 days ago by Pontoon
£690 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The SDET Automation / QA Automation Engineer role is a 6-month contract position based in London, requiring a skilled professional with a strong background in quality assurance and automation frameworks, particularly within financial systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining test automation frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while engaging in critical software solutions in finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a high-quality test automation framework.
- Execute automated test suites and identify defects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test scenarios.
- Maintain rapport with stakeholders and provide technical guidance.
- Run, debug, and maintain existing automated tests.
- Create new automated tests for product changes.
- Communicate progress clearly and own automation delivery end-to-end.
- Fix broken tests and refactor automation as required.
- Extend the framework when new challenges arise.
- Work closely with distributed teams.
Key Skills:
- Experience in software quality assurance and test automation, specifically in finance applications.
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages: Java, Python, or C#.
- Strong understanding of software testing principles and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG).
- Experience in CI/CD integration and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Professional certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) and finance (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus.
- ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer preferred.
Salary (Rate): £690/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: SDET Automation / QA Automation Engineer
Contract: 6 Months (possibility for extension)
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days a week)
Daily Rate: Circa £690/Day
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced QA Test Automation Engineer to enhance our team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in quality assurance methodologies, automation frameworks, and a solid understanding of financial systems. This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence the development and maintenance of critical software solutions in finance.
Meet the Team
Join our dynamic Technology Quality Assurance team within the IT & Security Planning Department. We support the Capital Markets and Corporate Banking sectors by ensuring excellence in the software development life cycle (SDLC). Our aim is to question processes, uphold standards, and deliver high-quality software products.
Required Knowledge & Experience
Experience in software quality assurance and test automation, specifically in finance applications.
Proficiency in at least two of the following programming languages: Java, Python, or C#.
Strong understanding of software testing principles and hands-on experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG).
Experience in CI/CD integration and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Roles and Responsibilities
Technical: Develop and maintain a high-quality test automation framework, execute automated test suites, identify defects, and improve testing processes.
Business Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Collaboration and Management: Maintain rapport with stakeholders, provide technical guidance, and uphold integrity and ethics.
Pick up existing automation framework
Understand current Selenium + Cucumber setup
Run, debug, and maintain existing automated test
Automation delivery
Engage with stakeholders (QA, dev, business)
Understand requirements and test scenarios
Create new automated tests for product changes
Demo automation to stakeholders
Maintenance & enhancement
Fix broken tests
Refactor automation when required
Extend framework when new challenges arise
Collaboration
Work closely with distributed teams
Communicate progress clearly
Own automation delivery end-to-end (not siloed)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Professional certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) and finance (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus. ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer preferred.
Why Join Our Team?
This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of projects within the Capital Markets sector. You'll gain valuable insights into investment banking functions and contribute to a dynamic and evolving IT team.
Perks Include:
- Provision of laptop for work
- Hybrid working options
- Wellbeing resource centre focused on physical, mental, and social health
- Access to Sport & Social Clubs
- Participation in Diversity and Inclusion networks
- Mentoring guidance for new joiners
We value collaboration, respect, and integrity, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you are looking for a challenging role with support for continuous growth, apply today!
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.