Senior QA Analyst

Job Description The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Responsibilities:

• Develop test scope, strategies for strategic services in Post Trade Platforms
• Coordinate test activities across multiple projects and product streams to develop and execute coherent, achievable and realistic test execution plans
• Ensure deliverables (such as user stories & requirements) that provide input in to test execution are completed to a consistent level of detail
• Monitor adherence to the ‘Definition of Done’
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely, clear and concise manner
• Communicate with the wider technology teams to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues such as environment readiness and reference data
• Liaise with test management to agree and support the implementation of testing strategies
• Management and collaboration of the UAT process
• Assist and facilitate prioritisation of software defects and enhancements using defect management tools such as Jira
• Introduce and adopt Agile development principles where possible
• Introduce test automation techniques where possible and contribute to test automation strategies and execution
• Work closely with developers to develop unit and automated system integration tests
• Introduce and advocate a ‘shift left’ mentality to testing and measure code quality using TPICAP QA metrics.

Experience / Competencies:

• Degree or equivalent industry experience
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Experience in test methodologies and tooling, with relevant Testing Qualifications such as: ISTQB Foundation - Software Testing or equivalent
• Experience with Database related technology (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Experience with Test Management tool to organise test pack, planning
• Experience of supporting current automation tools and practices in use such as: BDD automation using Cucumber-JVM, SpecFlow and Fitnesse, Loadrunner and JMeter for Performance Testing
• Understanding of Continuous Integration, Dependency Management or Source Control tools
• Coding skills in any language is an advantage
• Skills relevant to building CI/CD pipelines – tools, operating systems, containerization
• Ability to work on multiple projects whilst managing multiple deadlines and differing priorities
• Proven experience in test execution, problem solving, documentation and working to tight deadlines
• Ability to self-start, identify tasks required independently to fulfil project deliverables and work as a team member
• Understanding the full project life cycle from requirements capture through to implementation and delivery
• Writing skills - ability to produce design documentation in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
• Ability to provide detailed and meaningful interpretation of information in a concise manner
• Ability to use own initiative, with strong personal organisation skills to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required
• Service oriented and adaptable and resilient Results oriented and personal accountability
• Quality and control, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability and experience to work efficiently in geographically distributed teams
• Understanding of Wholesale Financial Services. Would be advantageous to have in depth knowledge of at least 2 of the following areas - Front Office Process – broking methods voice and electronic, trade and order capture, Middle Office Process – control and processing of transactions, Back Office Process – Clearing, Settlement, Invoicing, payment and Confirmations

Company Statement: The TP ICAP Group is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity and encouraging a culture that actively values difference. It is recognised that employees from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the work environment and enhance the way we work. TP ICAP aims to create a positive, cohesive and inclusive culture, where diversity is valued, respected and built upon. The objective is to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the global markets in which we work. TP ICAP is also committed to ensuring that the backgrounds, beliefs and cultures of all its Employees are respected and to ensuring that the working environment is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or any other conduct which causes an Employee’s suffering. The Group also is committed to encouraging diversity amongst its current workforce and candidates. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MID Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London