Senior Test Automation Engineer in London

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

Join our team and help us build the future of financial services on blockchain technology. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge products and services that will transform the way we interact with financial markets.

DMI (Digital Markets Infrastructure) is an ambitious project: large-scale, complex and uses a range of blockchain

architecture patterns, with numerous stakeholders (internal and external) and use cases . The work is focused on the

tokenisation of financial instruments, i.e. as digital assets . We seek candidates with an interest in the financial markets

with experience of working on large projects . This is a chance to work on an innovative, intellectually challenging project

backed by the influential reach of London Stock Exchange Group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting into the DMI engineering manager (under the Director of Emerging Technology). T he ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and execution of automated tests to ensure product quality, while aligning with LSEG Capital Markets' strategic objectives .

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using Java.
• Identify and create test plans, ensuring thorough coverage for all products.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring early defect detection.
• Implement load and performance test automation, ensuring product scalability and resilience.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and ops teams to ensure quality across the product lifecycle.
• Contribute and steer the maintenance of test documentation, aligning with LSEG standards and policies.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in test automation.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Candidate Profile

• Computer science, software engineering, or relevant technical background required.
• 4+ years of professional experience in test automation.
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to interact with product & technology stakeholders.
• Vision and creativity: ability to foresee potential quality challenges and provide solutions.
• Innovation: Interest in new technology and best practices in test automation.
• Leadership: Lead and own deliverables, ensuring the successful execution and reporting of automated tests.
• This role is an opportunity for candidates with a background in Selenium, or similar frameworks, to learn Playwright (framework for web testing and automation). This role uses Playwright, however we do not require prior Playwright experience.

Mandatory Skills

• Java
• In-depth knowledge of test planning
• Experience in a library for web testing and automation
• Proficiency in BDD with Cucumber, functional testing, load/capacity testing, performance testing, resiliency testing.

Desirable Skills

The following skills are nice-to-have and we welcome applicants without the experience stated below.

• Playwright
• Commercial experience in financial services

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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