FX Automation Engineer
- Client: World's biggest investment bank
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: London
- Working structure: Hybrid
- Pay type: PAYE inside IR35
The FM eCommerce system development team is a specialist team responsible for the design and development of a proprietary set of systems that differentiate the bank in its core markets. eCommerce systems are aimed at numerous customer markets including- external customers via the Internet, sophisticated customers via API/point-to-point connectivity, internal users trading on behalf of customers around the globe and finally connectivity into multi-dealer platforms.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Design and execut e high-quality test cases based on accurate business requirements analysis.
Maintain a testing structure to facilitate future additions/amendments and ongoing execution.
Champion and implement testing automation at every opportunity using best of breed software tools for both Server Side and client-side components.
Demonstrate effective and accurate test scheduling skills in line with other project deliverables.
Ensure that testing cycles can be executed by a wide audience; not just by testers.
Troubleshoot QA environments, diagnosing and resolving issues prior to formal testing.
Perform root cause analysis of issues to assist in determining the source of problems.
Utilise ADO to effectively categorise and track issues raised during the testing cycle.
Undertake strategic test planning & develop a strategic testing approach for each service in support of the FM eCommerce strategy.
Identify and analyse strategic testing opportunities and initiatives on a global basis.
Participate in regular testing review meetings and conduct proactive data analysis o n all metrics, including daily/weekly/monthly reports.
Accept responsibility for testing of tactical and strategic business initiatives for FM eCommerce and coordination of the business plans, policies, and processes in support of those initiatives.
Constantly analyse, enhance and seek to improve the testing processes employed.
Undertake Static Data Analysis for all system components throughout all stages of test execution.
Accept global responsibility for producing functional and testing requirements for eCommerce systems to serve all parts of FM and the wider bank group where they wish to utilise FM functionality.
Develop automation test suites for functional test and regression
QUALIFICATION SKILLS
Understanding of, and experience in the testing of eCommerce offerings with proven experience on large scale projects, preferably in FX flows from Front to Back Office systems
Have worked on Agile environment with squad reporting and sprint deliveries
Have extensive experience working within the i nvestment or wholesale banking industries
Understanding API workflows & architecture
Possess proven SQL & UNIX skills.
Test Automation experience utilising modern software tools.
Technical skill set: Python (primary), Java, Cucumber, Selenium
Understanding of, and experience in non-functional testing, particularly around performance testing of latency metrics.
Possess excellent communication skills to facilitate accurate and efficient communication across globally distributed development and test teams.
Possess a proactive can do' attitude and demonstrate the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Reference: 2972731360
FX Automation Engineer

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 by Allegis Global Solutions Limited (AGS)
- Client: World's biggest investment bank
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: London
- Working structure: Hybrid
- Pay type: PAYE inside IR35
The FM eCommerce system development team is a specialist team responsible for the design and development of a proprietary set of systems that differentiate the bank in its core markets. eCommerce systems are aimed at numerous customer markets including- external customers via the Internet, sophisticated customers via API/point-to-point connectivity, internal users trading on behalf of customers around the globe and finally connectivity into multi-dealer platforms.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Design and execut e high-quality test cases based on accurate business requirements analysis.
Maintain a testing structure to facilitate future additions/amendments and ongoing execution.
Champion and implement testing automation at every opportunity using best of breed software tools for both Server Side and client-side components.
Demonstrate effective and accurate test scheduling skills in line with other project deliverables.
Ensure that testing cycles can be executed by a wide audience; not just by testers.
Troubleshoot QA environments, diagnosing and resolving issues prior to formal testing.
Perform root cause analysis of issues to assist in determining the source of problems.
Utilise ADO to effectively categorise and track issues raised during the testing cycle.
Undertake strategic test planning & develop a strategic testing approach for each service in support of the FM eCommerce strategy.
Identify and analyse strategic testing opportunities and initiatives on a global basis.
Participate in regular testing review meetings and conduct proactive data analysis o n all metrics, including daily/weekly/monthly reports.
Accept responsibility for testing of tactical and strategic business initiatives for FM eCommerce and coordination of the business plans, policies, and processes in support of those initiatives.
Constantly analyse, enhance and seek to improve the testing processes employed.
Undertake Static Data Analysis for all system components throughout all stages of test execution.
Accept global responsibility for producing functional and testing requirements for eCommerce systems to serve all parts of FM and the wider bank group where they wish to utilise FM functionality.
Develop automation test suites for functional test and regression
QUALIFICATION SKILLS
Understanding of, and experience in the testing of eCommerce offerings with proven experience on large scale projects, preferably in FX flows from Front to Back Office systems
Have worked on Agile environment with squad reporting and sprint deliveries
Have extensive experience working within the i nvestment or wholesale banking industries
Understanding API workflows & architecture
Possess proven SQL & UNIX skills.
Test Automation experience utilising modern software tools.
Technical skill set: Python (primary), Java, Cucumber, Selenium
Understanding of, and experience in non-functional testing, particularly around performance testing of latency metrics.
Possess excellent communication skills to facilitate accurate and efficient communication across globally distributed development and test teams.
Possess a proactive can do' attitude and demonstrate the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Reference: 2972731360

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