Senior QA Automation Engineer - FIX

Location: Manila

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Group Overview:

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 Overview:

At TP ICAP we have a number of client facing technology platforms providing a variety of user and electronic interfaces which our clients use to communicate their trading requirements with the various brands and divisions of the organisation. The Client Facing Technology Senior QA Automation Engineer is responsible for the software quality standard of the Client Facing Technology services. 

 

It is imperative that the software we develop is tested and fit for release into Production. Our client Facing Technology is the backbone of our Electronic business and as such it requires rigorous functional and performance testing. The Senior QA Automation Engineer is central to ensuring the quality of our software. This role will include ongoing automated testing, making enhancements to the existing automated testing framework.

 

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, write, execute and maintain automated test cases.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation tests and framework.
• Produce test cases, test scripts and test data-based requirements.
• Take the product functional specifications, and the software requirements specifications, and to estimate the work involved within the testing cycle of each product.
• Ensure that the testing produces a high level of quality for the product releases.
• Identify and effectively document issues found then track those issues through internal defect tracking tools.
• Give guidance and support to internal support functions through the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with business analysts, development team and project managers on all aspects of testing.
• Liaise with support teams and offshore development teams.
• Report on the status of QA to project stakeholders.
• Able to conduct internal demonstration to stakeholders.
• Fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as requested to meet the needs of the business.
• Occasionally Manual testing will be required for systems owned by Client Facing Technology.

 

Experience / Competences:

Essential

• 5+ years of experience in automated testing in a global financial services company or vendor using Cucumber / Gherkin / Selenium / FIX4J
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge of FX products and instruments including FIX protocol and market data
• Proficiency with computer technologies including Linux, SQL, Messaging & Distributed Systems
• Able to work independently, and take ownership in ensuring high-quality products for users
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

 

Desired:

• Use of AI Tooling e.g. AWS Kiro, Claude Code, Copilot to aid and generate test automation.
• Programming languages such as Java or C# to build Automation Frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD Technologies e.g. Jenkins.
• Knowledge of non–functional testing and Tools.
• Experience of delivering platforms and services across multiple teams
• Experience of clouds services and continuous integration

 

Job Band & Level

• Manager / 6

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

Location

Philippines - Ecoprime Building - Taguig City