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C++ Quality Assurance Engineer

LMAX GroupLondon, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time

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About the job

LMAX Group is seeking a C++ Quality Assurance Engineer for its London-based development team. This position centers on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks and performing exploratory testing for advanced trading applications. Collaboration with developers is key, with a focus on ensuring code is designed for testability from the outset.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain automated tests in C++ that are clear and easy to update
  • Identify and escalate risks that might affect project delivery, and assist in planning mitigation strategies
  • Participate in pair programming to encourage knowledge sharing and prevent information silos
  • Research and introduce new testing methods to improve team efficiency
  • Analyze the trading platform and write failing tests to expose bugs
  • Work alongside developers to keep testability at the forefront of new code

Essential skills and experience

  • Hands-on experience writing automated tests in modern C++ on Linux or UNIX systems
  • Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective tests
  • Proven skill in designing tests that are well-documented, simple, and maintainable
  • Comfort working independently with minimal oversight
  • No prior finance or trading experience required

Desirable skills

  • Familiarity with the Catch2 testing framework
  • Experience using Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins
  • Knowledge of Python testing frameworks, especially pytest
  • Background in UI testing
  • Understanding of Websocket and TCP/IP networking
  • Degree in a science or mathematics-related field

Benefits

  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Pension contributions
  • Private medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Critical illness protection
  • Wellness contribution program, including ClassPass access
  • Mental health support through the Plumm platform
  • Five volunteer days each year

About LMAX Group

LMAX Group is a leading financial services provider known for its innovative trading solutions. Our commitment to technology and excellence drives our success in the electronic trading landscape.

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