Project Description:
Our client is a leading global Financial Market data provider who runs a number of change programs to deliver high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the globe in a real-time, high frequency, and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging.
The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) team supports platforms delivery by ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable software solutions through modern automation testing practices. The role focuses on automated testing of integration services, APIs, reporting capabilities, and business-critical platform functionality across enterprise systems.
The environment includes SQL Server, C#.NET, Python, AWS, and CI/CD-based delivery pipelines, with strong focus on automation, AI-assisted testing, and continuous quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- :Contributes and leads testing through high-quality functional and automation test scenario
- sIdentifies, prioritises, and performs tasks in the software development lifecycl
- eDevelops tools and applications required for automation by producing clean, efficient and scalable code utilising Python-based test framework
- sAutomate tSQL Stored Procedure regression, component and unit tests using tSQLt and pytes
- tUtilise Generative AI and Machine Learning to validate and detect anomalous data, predict inefficient processes and implement automatic test case generatio
- nPerform database and process performance testing using a combination of benchmarking frameworks and AI-based anomaly and drift detectio
- nAdvocate for and implement engineering guidelines for excellence, including automation, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD
- )Ensures high quality, reliable products through the implementation of automated regression test framework
- sCollaborates closely with business and engineering partners to deliver products, services, enhancements and solutions to meet customer needs and align with goals of the business and engineering line
- sCommunicates with clarity, precision, and influence, presenting complex information in a clear and concise format that is appropriate for the audienc
- eDrive a culture of engineering excellence through mentorship, peer reviews, and promoting standard methodologies in software automation testin
- gContinuously evaluate and enhance QA processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times and enhance overall product qualit
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Mandatory Skills Descriptio
- n:Over 7+ years proven experience as a Software Developer in Test, designing, implementing and recording test results through automation in large-scale data intensive platfor
- msStrong experience in test case design, performing automation testing using python framewor
- ksProficiency in QA and Test Automation suites and technologies (e.g. pytest, panda
- s)Significant experience of MS-SQL or PostgreSQL, including data analysis, setup and execution of test scripts (e.g. Liquibase, Flywa
- y)Proficiency in Python required for analysis and automation of test scenari
- osExperience using AI/ML and Data Science technologies (e.g. scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyCaret, etc) for anomaly detecti
- onFamiliarity with performance, security and other non-functional testing approaches (e.g. JMeter, Apache Benchmark, k6, SQL Profiler et
- c)Prior experience of automating the business logic embedded in the back-end and middleware on C#.net / SQL Server with front end on Angular / Silverlig
- htSolid understanding of AWS cloud technologies, particularly AWS EC2, preferable knowledge of AWS Native services such as EKS, Lambda, et
- c.Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code and system
- s.Extensive experience in software engineering principles, CI/CD tools and automation process
- esStrong analytical skills and a problem-solving mentali
- tySome experience of Business and Technical Analysis, Delivery Management, and/or Emerging Technology and Governan
- ceExperience working in an agile environment with a focus on collaboration, automation, and continuous improveme
- ntExperience with Financial Markets in Equities and / or Fixed Inco
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Nice-to-Have Skills Descripti
- on:Financial services experience is preferr
- ed.Articulate, energetic person able to work alone or as part of a t
- eamExcellent attention to detail but an ability to think laterally to solve business probl
- emsExcellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborat
- orsA passion for continuous learning and improving software engineering practi
- cesAbility to learn quickly, work under pressure and to tight deadli
- nesDemonstrated ability to mentor and grow junior engine
- ers•Creative, results driven, self-motivated and solutions orien
- tedDemonstrates a can-do attitude, exhibits self-confide
nce