Skills

Python SQL CI/CD DevOps Version Control Jenkins Azure DevOps Test Agile methodologies Problem-solving Attention to detail Regression git Azure Postman Agile CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Senior QA Automation Engineer | £500 p/d Inside IR35 | London | Financial Services

Overview

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract. This hands-on role focuses on delivering high-quality automated testing across web, API, and data validation for investment and wealth management platforms.

You will execute automation scripts, validate complex data flows, test RESTful APIs, and ensure releases meet reliability and performance standards.

Role & Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute automation frameworks for web, API, and data validation testing within wealth management and trading systems
Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing for complex financial applications
Test RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman or RestAssured
Validate data and perform back-end testing using SQL
Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent tools
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to troubleshoot issues and ensure high-quality releases
Mentor and support other QA engineers in automation best practices

Essential Skills & Experience

7+ years’ experience in QA engineering within financial services or other complex enterprise environments
Strong Python scripting skills for automation
Experience with Avaloq (desirable)
Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs and performing data validation
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies
Strong SQL skills and experience with back-end testing
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Contract Details

£500 p/d Inside IR35
6-month contract
Hybrid working (three days per week in London office)

About the Company

Intec Select is a leading specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy which delivers bespoke recruitment services to some of the world’s leading organisations. With 20 years’ experience in IT Recruitment in London and Kent, Intec Select was founded on a wealth of experience and high-level, highly regarded expertise. Intec Select has built and established long-term relationships with our clients by delivering a quality service at competitive prices. As a trusted advisor to our clients we fully understand not just their technical... Know more