Lead QA Engineer
atLSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)Key Responsibilities
- Design, script, and maintain automated test scenarios with a strong focus on delivering an automation‑first approach.
- Execute both automated and manual tests to ensure comprehensive coverage of product functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within automated test scripts.
- Identify, log, and track defects using the designated issue‑tracking system.
- Collaborate closely with Developers and Business Analysts to ensure user stories meet the Definition of Ready and are clear, complete, and testable.
- Present completed work to the Product team during sprint reviews.
- Provide functional and task‑level support within the team.
- Communicate risks around quality, timelines, and testing progress, and assist the Squad Lead with test planning and accurate effort estimation
- Deliver metrics and documentation related to testing, including scenarios, scripts, defect summaries, and status updates.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of CI/CD testing methodologies.
- Identify and recommend enhancements to QA tools, processes, and testing frameworks.
- Champion best practices in automation, quality engineering, and BDD across the team.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where needs evolve quickly and priorities may shift.
- Demonstrates a strong passion for learning, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- Brings solid experience in software testing with a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.
- Confident in asking questions, challenging assumptions, and seeking clarity when needed.
- Utilizes diverse skills to develop creative solutions while also coaching and supporting the growth of others.
- Actively identifies opportunities to motivate the team and elevate overall performance, both individually and collectively.
- Shows interest in the ongoing evolution of the FX, Equities, and Derivatives trading landscape.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience in the financial sector, preferably within trading or capital markets, along with a solid understanding of FX trading concepts.
- Proven experience designing and scripting test cases from requirements using BDD methodologies.
- Skilled in developing, maintaining, and integrating automated tests into existing test suites.
- Minimum of six years’ automation experience within an Agile team, using one or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- Hands‑on experience with tools and technologies such as: Maven, Git, Jenkins Azure or AWS API testing frameworks
- Intermediate‑level SQL knowledge.
- Experience in task management and coordinating a small Agile in‑sprint team.
- Strong understanding of standard software QA processes, techniques, and best practices.
- Ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts and domain knowledge.
- High attention to detail with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Experience required
- any or no experience
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Quality Assurance
- IT / Programming
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
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 commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep ...
Why join us: 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, Pa ...
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
- Dental Insurance
- English lessons
- Five-day work week
- Flexible working hours
- Health Insurance
- Provident fund
- Social Security
- Performance bonus
- Hybrid Working
- Professional development
- Maternity leave
- Learning & Development Opportunities
