Senior QA Full Stack Tester (Playwright & Financial Markets)
Senior QA Full Stack Tester (Playwright & Financial Markets)
About the Opportunity Are you an experienced QA professional with a passion for disrupting traditional markets? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Europe’s leading challenger exchange and fintech innovator. Part of a major international financial infrastructure group, our client builds cutting-edge, market-leading trading technology and infrastructure that powers the modern economy.
Operating a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly supportive hybrid work environment, they pride themselves on a culture built on trust, innovation, and integrity. As a Senior Full Stack QA Tester , you will bridge the gap between front-end and back-end automation, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the high-standard delivery of major releases, upgrades, and bespoke client projects.
Key Responsibilities End-to-End Testing: Design, implement, and execute manual and automated test scripts for both complex front-end and back-end systems. UI Automation: Own and scale front-end test automation using Playwright with TypeScript for web and desktop applications. Collaboration: Work closely with internal Development, Product, Operations, and Business Analysis teams to define clear requirements and solution definitions. Leadership & Ownership: Act as the QA test lead for smaller projects, managing defects, issue resolution, and mentoring junior team members. Client Interfacing: Devote a small portion of your time to providing external testing support and guidance to global clients and third-party vendors.
What We Are Looking For Financial Markets Expertise: Demonstrable experience testing complex financial market software solutions, specifically within Cash Equities or related trading environments. Automation Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with hands-on experience building E2E frameworks via Playwright . Technical Foundations: Robust experience navigating Unix/Linux environments and querying relational databases using SQL. Mindset: A methodical, self-starting professional who thrives under pressure, takes full ownership of tasks, and possesses sharp problem-solving capabilities.
Desirable Skills (Bonus Points) ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certification. Experience with Containers (Docker) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines . Familiarity with financial regulations, reporting rules, or asset classes like Derivatives, Asset Management, and Bonds. Knowledge of Python for back-end/API testing, or experience with WebSocket/real-time application testing.
What’s in it for You? You will join a vibrant, close-knit team where your ideas are genuinely encouraged. Our client offers a workplace that actively champions positive disruption, celebrates collective success, and empowers individuals to make a tangible impact on the future of financial technology.
To Apply If you are a driven QA professional looking to take ownership of complex projects in a high-growth fintech ecosystem, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Location: London or Paris (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £50/60k + Bonus + Benefits