Senior Test Automation Analyst – Financial Services Experience – London City
Summary
A senior QA automation role building and maintaining automated test suites (Selenium WebDriver/Java, TestCafe, REST Assured, ReadyAPI) for banking and financial services SIT programmes, targeting 80% automation coverage, plus CI/CD pipeline work with TeamCity. Hybrid role, 2-3 days onsite in London, at testing/cybersecurity services firm Resillion.
Senior Test Automation Analyst – Financial Services Experience – London City
Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite)
Permanent Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits
Company: Resillion
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
** PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO BACKGROUND CHECKS, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICANTS WITH 5 YEARS UK ADDRESS HISTORY **
About Resillion
Resillion is a global provider of digital assurance, cybersecurity, and testing services. We help organisations strengthen their security posture, protect critical assets, and deliver high-quality digital solutions. Our teams operate across multiple specialist disciplines, including Digital Forensics, Incident Response, SOC Operations, Quality & Compliance, and Technical Consultancy.
We are committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering trusted, customer-focused services that meet the highest professional and accreditation standards.
The Role
Resillion is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Analyst - Financial Services to support major client projects withing Banking and Financial services across the UK. This role will focus on driving automation across System Integration Testing (SIT) programmes, improving test efficiency, reducing manual effort, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within complex, regulated environments.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in test automation, hands-on experience with industry-leading automation tools, and proven experience working within the banking or financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
· Assess, design, and implement automated testing solutions for suitable test scenarios and scripts.
· Review existing manual test scripts and identify high-value automation opportunities.
· Deliver and maintain automated test coverage across SIT phases.
· Work towards achieving 80% automation coverage of the overall SIT scope within a stubbed test environment.
· Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks and reusable test assets.
· Create automated test scripts using approved technologies including:
o Selenium WebDriver (Java)
o TestCafe
o REST Assured
o ReadyAPI
· Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated test execution
· Execute automated functional, integration, regression, and API tests.
· Analyse test results and defects, providing clear reporting and recommendations.
· Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Test Managers, and Project Teams throughout the SDLC.
· Promote test automation best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Ensure testing activities align with quality, compliance, and governance standards within a regulated financial environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
· Proven experience as a Senior Test Automation Analyst, Automation Engineer, or similar QA role.
· Extensive experience within Banking and Financial Services environments.
· Strong hands-on experience with:
o Selenium WebDriver (Java)
o REST Assured
o TestCafe
o ReadyAPI
· Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and best practices.
· Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity or similar tools.
· Experience in System Integration Testing (SIT) environments.
· Strong API and web application testing experience.
· Excellent defect investigation and troubleshooting skills.
· Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Desirable Skills
· Experience working within large-scale banking transformation programmes.
· Exposure to cloud-based environments.
· Knowledge of performance and non-functional testing approaches.
· ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification.
· Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Git, or similar test management and delivery tools.
What We Offer
· Salary up to £70,000
· Hybrid working model
· Competitive benefits package
· Opportunity to work on high-profile banking and financial services projects
· Access to learning and professional development opportunities
· Collaborative and supportive working environment
· Career progression within a global digital assurance and cybersecurity organisation
Why Join Resillion?
At Resillion, quality is at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and leading organisations across highly regulated industries. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering our people to make a real impact for our clients and their customers.