Senior Functional QA Engineer - AVP (Belfast) | Belfast, UK

Citi; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Senior Functional QA Engineer - AVP (Belfast)

Position Overview
As a Senior QA Analyst, you will be an integral part of our agile delivery team, driving the development and execution of high-quality functional testing in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our applications meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Your expertise in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), agile methodologies, and deep understanding of functional domains will be key to ensuring the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

Agile QA Practices

• Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and development teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with Agile methodologies.

Functional Domain Expertise

• Leverage in-depth knowledge of financial products and services to design effective test scenarios.
• Ensure test coverage for functional and non-functional requirements, focusing on areas such as trade processing, confirmation, settlement, and margin.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for defects and implement preventative measures to enhance production stability.

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

• Implement and advocate for BDD practices within the QA process.
• Provide test scenarios and maintain automated test scripts using BDD tools such as Cucumber, ensuring efficient regression testing and maximum test coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to write clear and concise Gherkin scenarios that accurately reflect business requirements.

Team Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior QA team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
• Communicate effectively with global teams, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Qualifications

Experience

• Hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience in leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles for business-critical applications.
• Strong financial product knowledge, with a distinct advantage in derivatives.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, particularly those supporting BDD such as Cucumber.
• Solid understanding of UNIX, shell scripting, and SQL.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and test requirements.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools, with the ability to generate and interpret associated reports.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within global teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to multi-task and prioritize effectively.