
Senior Test Lead
About the role
Job Summary
Position Title:
Test Automation Engineer – Commodities Trading Domain
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in automation frameworks, commodities trading systems, and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing and implementing automated test solutions, managing risk-based testing strategies, and collaborating in fast-paced Agile environments.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright (TypeScript), Cypress, and C#.
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Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
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Perform manual testing for complex scenarios and exploratory testing.
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Collaborate with development teams to ensure risk-based prioritization of testing activities.
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Mobile android/iOS testing using lambda test
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Email testing using e Staf
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Apply Agile principles in daily workflows, including participation in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
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Utilize AI-assisted tools for code generation and test optimization.
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Debug and fix code issues across automation and application layers.
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Ensure test coverage for network components and relational databases.
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Provide leadership and mentoring for junior team members.
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders in clear, professional English.
Skill Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise:
o Playwright/TypeScript, Cypress, C# (expert level).
o sql (pgsql, mssql, mysql, sqlite),
o JIRA(Jql), dashboards
o Test automation frameworks and best practices.
o GitHub pipelines and CI/CD integration.
o VS Code proficiency.
o AI-assisted coding tools.
o Network fundamentals and relational database knowledge.
o Mobile android/iOS testing using lambda test
o Email testing using e Staf
- Domain Knowledge:
o Commodities trading (Gas/Oil Futures) and related financial instruments.
- Methodologies:
o Practical experience in Agile software development and testing.
Soft Skills:
o Excellent English communication skills.
o Strong organizational and risk-based prioritization abilities.
o Leadership and team management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with bug fixing and code optimization.
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Exposure to risk management in trading systems.
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Tools:JIRA, ADO, GitHub, VSCode, Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, Post Man, AWS, nodejs/flow/ts, android/iOS mobile testing
Other Requirements
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Required skills
Testing
Test Leadership
Quality Assurance
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