Lead QA Automation Engineer (FX Trading)

FX Trading Systems Lead QA Engineer

Role Summary: The FX Trading Systems Lead QA Engineer will shape the quality strategy for robust and scalable backend systems that power critical financial applications on a multi dealer FX platform! You will work as a Lead QA Engineer within an elite delivery team, developing expertise in automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Playwright, SQL, and Maven.

We are looking for someone who can grow into leading comprehensive QA processes while delivering innovative testing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the financial industry.

Job Scope/Duties:

• Design and execute comprehensive test suites including functional, regression, API, GUI, and database testing
• Conduct performance testing (load, stress, fault tolerance) to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Develop automation frameworks and maintain test environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build mocks and simulator components for automation, enabling robust test environments
• Drive implementation of shift left approach, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in QA automation with opportunity to develop leadership skills
• Understanding of QA processes and best practices with capacity to learn advanced methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, Playwright, SQL, and Maven
• Experience with API, GUI, and database testing
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes with potential to deepen expertise
• Knowledge of technical architecture and test strategy implementation

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with FIX Protocol and Kafka messaging
• Background in FX trading or financial technology
• Groovy scripting skills
• Interest in exploring new tools, frameworks, and testing strategies
• Ability to debug distributed systems and solve performance challenges
• Understanding of C++ code for collaboration with development teams

Benefits:

• Work with elite global and diverse engineering teams located in Singapore, Bangkok, London, New York, and Bucharest
• Hands-on experience with FX trading platforms handling high transaction volumes
• Exposure to high-performance, latency-intensive systems where speed and performance are critical
• Opportunity to develop techno-functional expertise bridging technology and finance
• Professional development through collaboration with industry experts and latest technologies
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives.

Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.