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About the Role

CMC Markets is seeking an experienced QA Manual Test Engineer for a 12-month maximum-term contract within the Core Services team. This role ensures the quality and reliability of software applications through rigorous testing and validation. The QA Engineer will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, manage production releases, and support regression testing. You will work on complex, high-volume systems, influencing outcomes and partnering closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing software. You will also enhance your skills in API, backend, and cloud-based systems testing.

Responsibilities

Manage production releases and support regression testing activities.
Perform manual testing of C#/.NET applications deployed in AWS.
Test back-end C# server and UI JavaScript environments.
Write complex SQL Server queries for data validation and troubleshooting.
Conduct test planning and design, including test data and environment requirements.
Create and maintain test plans and test scripts, ensuring proper test coverage.
Prepare and manage test data.
Execute test scripts, record, and analyze results.
Log and track identified defects through resolution.
Analyze defects to identify root causes.
Provide feedback to the development team.
Prepare regular test status and test completion reports.
Develop testing schedules to optimize resource availability.
Perform usability testing for system performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
Provide internal quality assurance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a QA Manual Test Engineer on medium to large IT projects, preferably within financial services.
Strong manual testing experience, ideally within financial services.
Experience with Jira, Git, and API testing.
Testing experience across backend services and web-based UI JavaScript.
Testing within an AWS cloud architecture.
Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile/frequent releases environment and adapt to significant changes.
Knowledge of primary database engines (SQL Server) with the ability to write complex queries for data validation and troubleshooting.
High standard of attention to detail and tenacity.
Confidence working in Agile, fast-release environments.

Skills

Manual testing
C#/.NET application testing
AWS deployment testing
Backend testing
UI JavaScript testing
SQL Server
Complex query writing
Data validation
Troubleshooting
Test planning
Test design
Test data management
Test environment management
Test script creation
Test script maintenance
Test coverage analysis
Test execution
Results analysis
Defect logging
Defect tracking
Defect analysis
Feedback provision
Status reporting
Completion reporting
Testing schedule development
Usability testing
System performance testing
System reliability testing
System scalability testing
System security testing
Jira
Git
API testing
Agile methodologies
Automation testing with JavaScript-like tools (desirable)
ISTQB Certified Tester (desirable)
Financial trading instruments knowledge (desirable)

Location

Office-based (5 days in the office)

Work Type

Maximum-Term Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Benefits

Accrue 5 additional annual leave entitlements each year (My Days).
5 extra annual leave days after 12 months.
Birthday off.
Free annual charity day.
$0 trades for domestic and international equity orders for staff & family trading accounts.
Continuous learning and development offering (technical and performance training).
Unlimited access to a dedicated benefits & wellbeing hub with retailer discounts.
Free breakfast cereals, condiments, and coffee.
Culture club activities (fitness, cooking classes, social events, trivia, lawn bowls).

About the Company

CMC Markets is a global leader in CFD trading and share investing, aiming to provide the ultimate trading experience.
The company is growing through global expansion and product offering.
CMC Markets is one of the world's first fintech companies, founded in 1989 to make trading accessible.
Their mission is to empower millions with an award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and client service.
Clients can trade thousands of instruments using advanced technology, charting, competitive pricing, and automated execution.
The company is trusted by investors globally, including banks, brokers, funds, and trading desks through its institutional offering.
CMC Markets is listed on the FTSE250 and continues to invest in technology and people.

Equal Opportunity

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
They value differences and unique perspectives, seeking them out to achieve better outcomes.