AI-Augmented Automation Engineer

Description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to drive end-to-end automation and spearhead AI-augmented testing practices within our Front Office Trading platform. In this role, you will design robust automation frameworks using Java and Selenium/Playwright, while integrating modern AI/GenAI tools and techniques (such as AI-assisted test generation, synthetic test data generation, self-healing test automation, and intelligent failure triaging) to enhance testing efficiency and platform reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts and framework libraries for both UI and API testing.
• Actively participate in Delivery Feature Teams with regards to impact analysis of design and implementation using AI tools.
• Define test plans and test cases for functional and end-to-end testing.
• Drive in-sprint automation of Feature Deliveries, whilst championing automation best practices.
• AI & Modern QA Acumen: Practical experience applying AI/LLM tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM prompting, self-healing automation tools, synthetic data generators) to improve test velocity and coverage.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis of defects and manage fix/retest cycles until sign off.
• Utilize LLM-assisted requirement analysis tools to identify ambiguities, missing edge cases, security considerations, and architectural gaps early in sprint grooming and design phases.
• Produce regular Test Reports to communicate delivery health to key stakeholders.
• Mitigate roll-out risk through runbook reviews.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and global teams (QA, Dev and Product Teams) to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Troubleshoot issues with Linux, containers, virtualization, and storage environments.
• Mentor team members, guiding them on technical and domain-related queries.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives within the wider QA team.
• Operate efficiently and effectively in a global, fast-paced, and complex matrix environment and be flexible with changes in priorities.
• Recommended Qualifications:
• 5+ years in Software Quality Engineering and Test Automation, with proven expertise in building scalable UI and API automation frameworks
• Strong experience working within Investment Banking Markets Technology domain.
• Strong hands-on experience in QA automation (UI and API automation).
• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for UI automation.
• Experience of developing stubs and drivers.
• Experience working with Git for version control.
• Hands-on experience with CI tool such as Jenkins, TeamCity etc.
• Previous active contribution to Cucumber automation frameworks.
• Experience with ALM, Zephyr, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, OpenShift, Splunk.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work in a global team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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• Job Family Group:
• Technology
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• Job Family:
• Applications Development
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• Time Type:
• Full time
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• Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
• $94,300.00 - $141,500.00
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• Most Relevant Skills
• Please see the requirements listed above.
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• Other Relevant Skills
• For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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• Automated Processing and AI
• We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at the company.
• Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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• This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
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