▷ High Salary Automation Test Specialist

JOB SUMMARY This role is an exciting opportunity for an Automation QA with FM eTrading experience and to be part of a leading eCommerce application development QA team Key Roles and Responsibilities Successful candidates are expected to Design and execute high-quality automation test cases based on accurate business requirements analysis Maintain a testing structure to facilitate future additions amendments and ongoing execution Implement and maintain test automation scripts using Python and the banks defined framework at story level and release regression level Very strong performance testing experience Demonstrate effective and accurate test scheduling skills in line with other project deliverables Troubleshoot QA environments diagnosing and resolving issues prior to formal testing Perform root cause analysis of issues to assist in determining the source of problems Utilise Jira to effectively categorise and track issues raised during the testing cycle As necessary undertake strategic test planning develop a strategic testing approach for each new service in support of the FM eCommerce strategy where assigned as part of individual test responsibilities Identify and analyse strategic testing opportunities and initiatives Participate in regular project review meetings and report status on testing tasks assigned as part of the daily status report Accept responsibility for testing of tactical and strategic business initiatives for FM eCommerce and coordination of the business plans policies and processes in support of those initiatives Constantly analyse enhance and seek to improve testing processes Undertake static data analysis for all system components throughout all stages of test execution Accept responsibility for producing functional and testing requirements for eCommerce systems to serve all parts of FM and the wider SCB group where they wish to utilise FM functionality In order to be successful the candidate will be familiar with FMSD strategy and will work to achieve those business objectives Successfully manage themselves during the project lifecycle Identify and mitigate risks that would impact the overall projects failure and success Effectively engage with multiple stakeholders and vendors on a regular basis Mandatory Qualifications Skills Successful candidates must Very strong technical knowledge in server-side test automation using Python and Java Programming Very strong Microservices and REST API Testing including use of Postman and Rest Assured Very strong performance testing experience Holds good knowledge on FIX messaging protocol and analysis of the FIX messages Experience on CI CD is preferred Be SMEs on the testing of eCommerce offerings with proven experience on large scale FM projects Have experience working within the investment or wholesale banking industries Demonstrate a strong general knowledge of banking business systems and understanding of FX Money Market flows from front to back-office systems Possess an understanding of FX Money Markets Pricing and trading Possess excellent communication skills to facilitate accurate and efficient communication across globally distributed development and test teams Possess a proactive can do attitude and demonstrate the ability to work alone or as part of a team Be customer oriented focused Possess proven UNIX and SQL skills Have demonstrable experience of test automation for system testing predominately in usage of but ideally defining and implementing test automation frameworks RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Not a strategy making role that is binding but can suggest Follow the common Test Strategy guidelines Business Mostly an IT role Knowledge of FX and or MM business is highly desirable Processes Ability to work with ADO which has built-in IT processes People Talent This is Non-people leader role Have ability to work in a team and on an individual capacity Increase self-talent by learning on the job Actively knowledge share to improve talent in the team and wider audience Risk Management Not a risk management making role Follow the common Bank s risk management guidelines Governance Not a governance making role Follow the common Bank s governance guidelines Regulatory Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank s Conduct Principles Key Stakeholders Product Owners Business Analysts Traders Sales Users Developers QA Our Ideal Candidate Business Communication Functional Testing Non-Function Testing Microservices REST API Rest Assured Postman Python Unix SQL Troubleshooting logs processes DBs Automation Testing CI CD Automation Test Framework Building FX Business and FX Flows Front to Back Systems Java KDB Solace About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential 37334