Senior Automation Engineer - Modernise Automation for a Global Trading Platform Want to own the automation strategy for a global trading platform? Looking for a high-impact role in a secure and growing FinTech? Enjoy working with high-performance, low-latency systems? The Role A major player in institutional trading is expanding their Belfast team and seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the transformation of their automation framework. You'll modernise the current test automation strategy and implement production smoke test tooling across globally distributed trading systems. This is a chance to work on a mission-critical platform trusted by the world's largest investors, using your expertise to improve speed, reliability, and test coverage across the SDLC. What's In It For You? Negotiable salary depending on experience 10% Bonus Hybrid working - 3 days in the office Private medical, digital GP, life assurance, enhanced pension Modern tooling, automation ownership, and global-scale impact Tech Stack & Experience 5+ years' experience in automated testing for equity/trading platforms Strong with Python, Java, or similar languages Comfortable with Linux, SQL, and distributed systems Familiar with FIX protocol, market data, and equity trading workflows Experience testing capacity- and latency-sensitive systems Agile SDLC knowledge and collaborative mindset Capable of enhancing test frameworks and designing production automation tooling Bonus if you have: Experience with C++ in trading/financial systems Exposure to AWS and cloud migrations Experience delivering automation across global teams About You You'll fit right in if: You're excited by automation challenges in fast-paced financial environments You enjoy improving performance, quality, and reliability at scale You can work independently and collaboratively within a high-calibre engineering team You want long-term career progression and the opportunity to make your mark Why Join? This firm has one of the best retention rates in Belfast. They invest in their engineers, avoid bureaucracy, and give people real autonomy. You'll be supported to grow your skillset while shaping the quality strategy of a world-class trading platform. Skills: QA Test Tester Engineer Automation