Mid/Senior Automation QA Engineer - OchoX Exclusive | Belfast

At a glance
* Mid/Senior Automation QA Engineer role in a new Belfast engineering hub
* Build and maintain Playwright-based automated test frameworks for web and API systems
* Shape QA strategy and promote testing best practices
* Competitive salary up to £65k plus Bonus

About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing global trading firm operating across traditional and digital asset markets. Designed by technologists and financial engineers, their platforms prioritise scale, resilience, and high performance.

With a new Belfast engineering hub, they are building core trading systems and infrastructure locally, focusing on high-performance, real-time systems ahead of a major trading platform launch in 2026.

The Role
We're looking for a Mid/Senior Automation QA Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automated testing, ideally with Playwright, to join the founding Belfast engineering pod. You'll ensure software reliability, develop automated pipelines, integrate QA into CI/CD, and contribute to testing strategy and best practices from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain Playwright automation suites for web applications, APIs, and services
* Identify and report defects, collaborating closely with developers to resolve issues
* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
* Influence QA strategy and advocate for testing standards and best practices
* Support system validation and release management for production deployments

Ideal Candidate Profile
* 3+ years in QA or software engineering with automation focus
* Hands-on experience with Playwright (or similar frameworks)
* Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures
* Experience with CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
* Exposure to financial systems, real-time data, or trading platforms is a plus

Essential Criteria
* Proven track record in automation testing for web and backend systems
* Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
* Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

What's on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £65k plus Bonus
* Generous benefits package
* Hybrid working with a modern Belfast office

For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.