Lead QA Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Automation Engineer with 5 to 9 years of experience to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in test automation frameworks, functional testing, and QA processes, with hands-on experience in WebdriverIO/Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Mocha framework. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using WebdriverIO/Playwright, Mocha, and JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Perform functional testing and ensure comprehensive test coverage for web applications.

• Implement and optimize QA processes, including test planning, execution, and reporting.

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts in Scrum ceremonies to align on requirements and deliverables.

• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with teams to resolve issues promptly.

• Drive continuous improvement in automation frameworks and testing strategies.

• Conduct API testing using Postman and validate integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in WebdriverIO/Playwright, Mocha, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

• Solid programming knowledge and ability to write clean, maintainable code.

• Experience with API testing and tools like Postman or REST Assured.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

QA Expertise:

• Solid understanding of functional testing, QA methodologies, and best practices.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
 

What you’ll get in return

High-impact projects: We work on a variety of pioneering AI products and leverage extensive datasets to solve complex, high-value challenges.

Competitive benefits: You will enjoy a strong compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing investment in career growth and skill development.

Industry leadership: This is an opportunity to be a founding member of the organization that’s delivering brand-new products that democratize modeling and analytics solutions.

Collaborative environment: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a work environment of dedicated, highly experienced teams.

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to the workplace; this role is considered ‘Blended’, which requires attending the office at least three day per week while some teams and colleagues choose to collaborate in the office more frequently.

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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