Senior QA Engineer
Moneybox • City of London, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Senior QA Engineer; hands-on, senior member of QA reporting to Senior QA Lead; fast-paced Fintech environment.
Stack/tools: Backend systems, API architectures; mobile app, web, API, database testing; various automated testing techniques; test data design; AI tooling support for QA; collaboration with developers and engineers.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Serve as the sole QA on a squad, managing multiple workstreams with prioritization and time management.
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Define testing and release strategies with stakeholders, balance risk, speed, and quality; lead cross-functional meetings.
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Promote quality as a shared responsibility; mentor teammates; drive continuous improvement in processes, tooling, and ways of working.
Must-have skills
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7+ years in QA, with senior/lead experience; proven fast-paced delivery.
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Deep testing expertise across backend, mobile, web, API, and databases; strong automation framework design.
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Ability to design comprehensive test plans, assess automation suitability, and collaborate with senior leadership.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience mentoring/coaching others; risk-based QA approach; experience with AI-assisted testing tools; externally representing the team in tech communities.
Location & work type: London office (by the Oxo Tower); hybrid working environment; full-time.
Full Description
We are looking for a Senior QA engineer to join our team, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will be working with a high-performing team to continuously develop new products/features. \n
What You’ll Do This is a hands-on role and as a senior member of the QA team, you’ll help ensure the quality of Moneybox products, reporting into the Senior QA Lead. Seamlessly deliver numerous large and complex projects, acting as the sole QA on a squad, managing competing workstreams through effective prioritisation and time management. Promote a "quality is everyone's responsibility" philosophy, influencing team members to prioritise collective success. Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing and release strategies that effectively balance risk, speed, and quality. Run engaging, cross-functional team meetings (e.g. amigos, retrospectives, go/no-go) that promote positive outcomes and actions. Apply a risk-based approach to QA activities, focusing on high-value areas rather than testing for the sake of testing, leveraging AI tooling to support activities. Identify and communicate issues, dependencies, and solutions to the squad and senior management, ensuring exceptional coordination and prioritisation. Assess features for test automation suitability, collaborating with engineers on various test types and contributing to end-to-end automation. Collate QA metrics, perform root cause analysis, and advocate for continuous improvement in ways of working, processes, and tooling. Proactively support team members through mentoring, coaching, and management to foster their career growth. Be a visible guide and role model within the QA team, actively supporting departmental operations and promoting learning and sharing across the QA function. Represent Moneybox externally in the tech community, bringing fresh new ideas back to the team.
Who You Are You're enthusiastic about working in a fast-growing Fintech and dedicated to making a positive impact on personal wealth, with a deep interest in technology and QA developments. You possess an excellent understanding of testing techniques and can effectively coach and mentor your team on their application. You're comfortable in multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with developers, and demonstrate analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You have demonstrated experience in designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and automation frameworks. You possess effective organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to bug reporting, understanding risk, impact, and dependencies.
Experience & Skills At least 7 years of broad QA experience, with a number of years in a Senior/Lead QA role, including a demonstrated track record of fast-paced delivery. Extensive backend system testing skills and understanding of programming languages, and API architectures. Deep understanding of Mobile app, web, API, and database testing technologies and frameworks. Experience with various automated testing techniques and a solid background in test data design and implementation strategies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership to build collaborative relationships and foster continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you? Opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning and super ambitious company Work with a friendly team of highly motivated individuals Be in an environment where you are listened to and can actually have an impact Thriving collaborative and inclusive company culture Company pension scheme Hybrid working environment Home office furniture allowance Personal Annual Learning and Development budget Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan – cashback on everyday healthcare like dental and opticians Cycle to work scheme – spread the cost of a new bike and accessories CycleSaver – save on bike-share subscriptions and have a more sustainable commute Wellhub subscription to a variety of gyms and wellbeing apps Enhanced parental pay & leave 25 days holiday + bank holidays with additional days added with length of service. Our office is in London, by the Oxo Tower
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