Test Engineer

Test Engineer hybrid job – (Newry with Occasional Travel to Dublin)

KX is seeking to fill a motivated and detail-oriented Test Engineer hybrid job to join its growing team and contribute to the quality assurance of advanced trading and financial technology platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative Agile environment, supporting the delivery of high-performance software solutions used across Foreign Exchange (FX) and financial services markets.

The successful candidate will play an important role in validating software quality, ensuring reliability across trading systems, and helping deliver robust products that meet the demands of a fast-moving financial technology environment.

The Role

As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining a range of testing activities across trading platforms, order management systems, and supporting services. Working closely with software developers, business analysts, and product teams, you will help ensure applications meet both functional and technical requirements before release.

This position is well suited to someone with a passion for software quality, strong analytical skills, and an interest in financial technology and trading systems. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in automated testing, trading workflows, and financial messaging technologies while contributing to continuous improvement across QA processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing across financial applications and trading systems.
• Review user stories and requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Record, monitor, and verify software defects using issue-tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and design reviews.
• Contribute to the refinement and validation of functional requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product managers to support successful software delivery.
• Help improve testing methodologies, QA standards, and software quality processes.
• Stay informed on emerging testing technologies and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical capability, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills.

Key skills include:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently when required.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Experience using AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Essential Experience
• Previous experience of approximately one to two years within a Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or similar technical role.
• Understanding of software testing principles and quality assurance practices.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.

Desirable Experience

Candidates with any of the following experience will be at an advantage:

• Familiarity with FIX Protocol messaging and financial trading workflows.
• Experience developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar automation platforms.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages including Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Exposure to trading systems, financial technology platforms, or capital markets applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Location and Working Arrangements

This position operates on a hybrid working model, with the primary office location based in Newry. Occasional travel to the company’s Dublin office will be required as part of the role.

Why Join KX?

KX is built around a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The company encourages curiosity, accountability, and a data-driven approach to problem-solving, creating an environment where employees can grow their skills while contributing to impactful technology solutions.

Core Values

• Data Driven – Making informed decisions based on insight and evidence.
• Naturally Curious – Embracing learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• All In – Taking ownership, tackling challenges, and striving for excellence.

Salary and Benefits

KX offers a competitive salary package alongside a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Personalised training and professional development opportunities.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Wellness days to support work-life balance.
• Volunteer days to encourage community involvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Test Engineer looking to advance their career within financial technology, gain exposure to trading systems, and work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you’re interested in this Test Engineer hybrid job, apply today!