VirtueTech Recruitment Group
Senior QA Engineer | TypeScript | Playwright | Global Financial Services | £110,000
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Senior QA Engineer | TypeScript | Playwright | Global Financial Services | £110,000
This organisation is a leading global financial services and commodities business, providing market access, clearing, execution, and liquidity solutions across asset classes including metals, energy, agriculture, and financial markets. The Enterprise Technology function is responsible for delivering and supporting the core platforms, applications, and infrastructure that underpin the wider business, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and reliable. Within this environment, a QA Engineer plays a key role in maintaining the quality of software releases by working closely with Product, Development, and Business teams to validate new functionality, identify defects, and ensure a seamless experience for internal users and clients. As a QA Engineer in the Enterprise department, you will act as a critical checkpoint within the delivery lifecycle, helping the business minimise risk, improve operational efficiency, and maintain the high standards expected within a fast-paced, regulated trading environment.
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As a senior QA Engineer, you will take ownership of building proof-of-concepts (POCs), developing automation frameworks from scratch, and introducing a Shift Left mindset across teams. It’s a hands-on position where you’ll shape the QA function and play a key part in improving quality and delivery across the business.
📍 Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
💰 Salary: Up to £110,000 + strong bonus + benefits
Key Responsibilities for the QA Engineer:
- Build and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript
- Design and deliver POCs to validate and enhance testing tools and practices
- Drive a Shift Left approach, embedding testing early in the development lifecycle
- Lead improvements in regression and performance testing coverage
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders in an Agile / Kanban environment
- Contribute to overall QA strategy, helping to define best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
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What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience using Playwright and TypeScript for automation testing
- Strong understanding of manual, automated, and performance testing principles
- Ability to build automation frameworks and POCs from scratch
- Confident communicator who can challenge developers and promote quality-first practices
- A proactive mindset with a focus on Shift Left and continuous improvement
- Previous experience in financial services or trading environments preferred
This is a great opportunity for a Senior QA Engineer to take real ownership, influence testing strategy, and help shape how automation and quality are delivered across a global financial organisation.
If you are interested in this QA Engineer position with Playwright experience, please reply with your latest CV or send it to shabana@virtuetech.io
Senior QA Engineer | TypeScript | Playwright | Global Financial Services | £110,000
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