Lead QA Automation with Python

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.You will join a dedicated Testing Chapter supporting the client's real-time engineering re-platforming programme - a major modernisation of the platform that distributes real-time market data. The chapter's mission is to increase repeatable, automated test evidence, reduce manual regression effort, and give product teams the confidence to release faster.We are looking for a QA Automation Lead (based in London) to provide overall leadership, direction, and governance for test automation - ensuring automation delivery aligns with quality objectives and business priorities.
Responsibilities
Set project testing strategy/test plan: test environment, automation, performance, test data management, testing tools etc.
Lead functional/non-functional testing and business-oriented end to end integration.
Set clear automation goals and drive automation implementation
Follow best practices and QA methodologies and processes, working across critical stages of the product lifecycle from define to build
Understand the business use cases and carry out testing to ensure top quality of delivered solutions
Understand and analyse the Requirement Specifications and design test scenarios
Carry out Functional testing and Non-functional testing
Solve technical issues and challenges in testing work
Drive continuous improvement from quality perspective
Responsible for communicating the status of ongoing work to stakeholders accurately
Skills
Must have
8+ years experience in Software Testing
Strong expertise in Python for test automation
Hands-on experience in creating and implementing test strategies/test plans, including automation, performance, E2E integration, test environment.
Hands-on experience in RESTful API testing and complex integrations, including real-time processing (JSON, XML, HTTP, API authentication).
In-depth knowledge of Software QA methodologies and experience of agile testing
Good communication and influence skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good understanding of SDLC, CICD and Git (source code repository)
Experience with Jira, Confluence and TestRail
Nice to have
Cloud testing experience (Azure, AWS, etc) and relevant certificates are preferred
SQL and database validation
Knowledge of financial services is a plus
OtherLanguages
English: C1 Advanced
Seniority
Lead
London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Automated Testing Python
BCM Industry
11/09/2026
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