Senior Software Engineer in Test Automation

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.

With a supportive culture, entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities at every turn, there are no limits to where your FT career can take you.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

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.

The role  

The Customer Products group works on our award winning website, iOS and Android apps.

 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. 

Most Engineers work across the entire stack, although many have expertise with particular technologies and domains, for example client-side, performance, accessibility, building APIs, security and integration. We deploy to production many times a day and have full ownership of releases, the tools we use and site reliability.

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 ft.com 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)
  
• Experience with cloud-based platforms like Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, or AWS Device Farm for cross-device testing
  
• 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.)
  
• Experience with cloud-based platforms like Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, or AWS Device Farm for cross-device testing
  
• 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. 

To find out more you can read about how we route traffic on FT.com and have a look at the code we make public on GitHub. You can also get an insight into how we work from our FT Product & Technology Medium publication.

 What’s in it for you? Our benefits

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

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 [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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