QA Full Stack Tester

Job Title: QA Full Stack Tester

Level: Senior Analyst

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of the role is to work within the QA team and liaise with the Development, Product, and Operations teams as a both a Front-end and Back-End tester ensuring that the Aquis releases, upgrades and bespoke projects are functionally tested to a high standard confirming a reliable and quality product is delivered to our clients. A small portion of the analyst’s time will also be spent providing testing guidance and support to our clients and third party vendors.

Responsibilities and Duties

• In conjunction with the head of QA and other team members, design and implement manual and automated test scripts and scenarios, and check results against expected outcomes

• Manual and Automated testing and validation of Aquis’s Front end and backend systems

• Automation of Front-End testing using Playwright with typescript

• Analyse application of testing methodologies and phases, change requirements and prepare test cases, data and expected results

• Scope and design tests (manual & automated)

• Monitor and report testing of large systems

• Create and maintain strong working relationships, with internal departments and business groups

• Take ownership of delegated tasks and see things through to completion

• Support the QA team in implementation of strategic solutions, including test automation

• Liaise with technical and business analysts on requirements and solution definition

• Act as test lead for small projects

• Defect and issue management. Escalation as appropriate

• Provide testing support and guidance for all team members

• Attend team progress meetings and provide task progress updates to the group

• Provide supporting documentation where appropriate

Required Skills/Experience

• Experience of Unix/Linux environments

• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL

• Demonstrable experience of testing complex software solutions and understanding of the full project lifecycle experience

• Experience in testing Finance Markets applications, including Cash Equities

• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured methodical and hands-on approach with passionate attention to detail

• Demonstrate good judgement in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions

• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritising multiple objectives and initiatives and execute tasks within a dynamic environment

• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and deliver a finished piece of work.

• Demonstrate a logical thought process and able to work accurately under pressure

• Self-starter and able to work well within a close-knit team environment

• Experience of E2E test automation using Playwright with typescript, for web and desktop applications

• Experience in automating tests and report generation.

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for writing/maintaining test suites

Desirable

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certified

• Experience with Containers and Docker usage.

• Finance Market Regulations and Reporting Rules

• Experience in Derivatives, Asset management, Bonds

• Python knowledge (for backend/API testing)

• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with WebSocket testing or real-time application testing

About Aquis Exchange

Aquis Exchange (“Aquis”) is Europe’s challenger exchange, creating better markets for a modern economy. Aquis has market-leading technology and innovative rules for trading, and offers primary listings and secondary trading of equities, along with global licensing of proprietary technology.

Aquis consists of four divisions:

Aquis Markets operates lit and dark order books, covering 16 European markets. For its lit books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of the value of each stock that they trade.

Aquis Technologies is the software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better markets via the creation and licensing of cutting-edge, cost-effective exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and trade surveillance solutions.

Aquis Stock Exchange (“AQSE”) is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity securities . It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments ‘Access’ and ‘Apex'; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses.

Aquis Data generates revenue from the sale of data derived from Aquis Markets and Aquis Stock Exchange to non-Member market participants.

Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and L’Autorité des marchés financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility businesses in the UK & Switzerland markets and in EU27 markets, respectively.

Aquis is part of SIX: the provider and operator of stable and efficient infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centres. For more information, please go to www.aquis.eu.

Our Culture

At Aquis, we’re proud of our culture - one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. We work fast, support one another, and share responsibility for both our successes and our lessons learned.

Our values guide how we work every day:

· Win as One – We collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success.

· Disrupt Positively – We challenge the status quo and look for smarter, better ways to do things.

· Find Joy – We take pride in our work and enjoy what we do, even when it’s challenging.

· Act with Honour – We do the right thing, with integrity and respect for others.

You’ll join a supportive, ambitious, and diverse team where ideas are encouraged and innovation is part of our DNA. We recruit talented people from all walks of life and empower them to make an impact. If our values resonate with you, Aquis could be the ideal place to grow your career.

The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Equal opportunities at Aquis Exchange.

We are an equal-opportunities employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.