Senior Software Engineer in Test Automation London

London

About us

The Financial Times is one of the world's leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Together, we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

Our Product & Tech teams drive us forward in an ever-evolving digital landscape, delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers daily. Our growth relies on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists.

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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

We are a multi-disciplinary, co-located team. We value transparency, accountability, shared responsibility and teamwork. We're focused on our users and the FT's mission to provide engaging world-class journalism.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer in Test Automation to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of both and our apps. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and execute comprehensive end-to-end automated tests for both desktop and mobile platforms.

Key responsibilities

Test Automation Framework Development and Maintenance:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress)
• Integrate test automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines
• Optimize test execution time and maintain test suites

Test Case Design and Execution:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test cases to cover various scenarios, including functional, regression, and performance testing
• Collaborate with development teams to understand system requirements and identify testing needs
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them to resolution

Test Data Management:

• Create and manage test data to ensure accurate and reliable testing
• Implement data-driven testing techniques to maximise test coverage

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with development, QA, and product teams to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, techniques, and industry trends

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., Node, JS, Java, Python)
• In-depth knowledge of test automation frameworks (Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with testing web and mobile applications
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

We don't expect you to have worked with all of these; it will be a bonus for us if you have worked with some of them.

We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email and a member of our team will be happy to help.