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.

Candidates must have some knowledge of Financial Markets in any of: Equities, Fixed Income, Futures& Options, FX, Structured Products and some experience of Trading Systems, able to enter / cancel orders etc.

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