QA Engineer , City of London , Finance £60k

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled QA Engineer to take the lead in building and executing a robust automated testing suite for multiple applications provided by external vendors. In this critical role, you'll ensure that all third-party solutions meet our internal quality standards by validating vendor test plans, embedding tests into CI/CD pipelines, and driving excellence in automated testing practices.
🔧 Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain an automated testing framework to support functional, integration, and regression testing.

Validate and challenge vendor test plans to ensure they align with internal quality requirements and cover essential workflows.

Embed automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quality is a core component of the release process.

Collaborate with vendors to address testing gaps and ensure the delivery of reliable, testable software.

Monitor test execution, analyze results, and communicate findings to internal teams and external partners.

Define and uphold consistent quality standards across all vendor-supplied applications.

Conduct manual and exploratory testing when needed to verify critical features and investigate complex issues.
✅ Key Requirements

Proven experience in test automation and quality assurance, ideally in a multi-application/vendor environment.

Proficient in C# and experienced with test automation frameworks.

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, particularly in managing test pipelines and execution.

Strong skills in reviewing and validating vendor test cases for quality, coverage, and compliance.

Solid understanding of software testing methodologies: unit, integration, system, and regression.

Strong communication skills, able to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Proactive, self-motivated, and highly analytical problem-solver.
⭐ Nice-to-Have Skills

Knowledge of performance testing and security testing principles.

Experience in vendor management and external validation of test deliverables.
Why Join Us?
Join a forward-thinking, transformation-driven team where your expertise in quality assurance will have a direct impact on the stability and success of our business-critical applications. We offer a collaborative work environment that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence.
Ready to set the standard for quality?
Apply now and help us elevate our software delivery