Job Title: Senior Test Engineer
Location: London, UK (3 days in office)
SC Cleared: Required

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer to join our growing team. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test cases and scripts for software applications in the banking domain. You will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve defects, ensure product quality, and deliver reliable and efficient software solutions. You will also organise and manage the test engineer team.

Key Responsibilities:
 Plan, Schedule, Coordinate, prep, run and report manual tests when required, defect lifecycle, prep test data, mainly for System Test, SIT and migrations testing.
 Analyse and prioritise test cases to ensure effective test coverage, identify defects, and track resolution to closure; participate in Defect Triage calls
 Create detailed test cases, test plans, and other testing documentation
 Participate in Test Workshops to define test scenarios and key inputs for phase test plans
 Prepare and present test reports, metrics, and status updates to project stakeholders
 Participate in requirement and design reviews to ensure testability
 Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and functionalities of the software being tested
 Delegate, organise and manage tasks to and support the test engineer team, including peer reviews and process improvements
 Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in software testing.
 Also supporting phases of In-Sprint testing, CI/CD, NFT and UAT
 Potentially create test solutions around data inputs, outputs and data source-target comparisons
Qualifications and Skills:
 Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
 Experience preferably in the banking or financial industry
 Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory
 In-depth understanding of COTS products and data modernization/transformation programmes, especially data ingestion, ETLs, and medallion data structures
 Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes, Jira and for test management Jira-Xray
 Familiarity with test automation tools, although not expected to use them
 Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
 Strong attention to detail and the ability to think analytically
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to work independently, look for alternative options, be proactive, keep things moving, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment
 Professional certifications in software testing, such as ISTQB, are a plus