Senior Automation Engineer

About MCO:

MCO is a rising star in the world of compliance technology. From a humble startup, MCO is now the global leader in conduct-risk compliance management, with hundreds of marquee clients around the world.

MCO is 15 years old and continues to enjoy tremendous growth. Recent product developments, new acquisitions, and unfilled needs in the market creates exciting opportunities for MCO in the coming years.

Business has been booming with MCO achieving the much-heralded status of the rule of 40 reflecting our excellent sales growth and underlying financial health. We see significant market opportunity and continuing to deliver new capabilities to meet this opportunity is vital.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Automation Engineer to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in WebdriverIO (WDIO) with TypeScript or JavaScript, Selenium with Java, and a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). This role demands hands-on experience in API testing, manual regression testing, and working knowledge of version control systems to support scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using WDIO (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Selenium (Java).
• Write and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and API testing, analyze results to identify defects and ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Conduct manual and automated regression testing for critical releases and features.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide timely updates on testing progress.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and monitor execution results.
• Use version control systems (e.g. Git/Bitbucket) to manage test code and collaborate effectively.
• Analyse test failures, report bugs, and track resolution.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in automation and testing.
• Work within agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 6-9 years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong experience with automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g.,WDIO, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Strong programming skills in Java, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with WebdriverIO and Selenium.
• Solid understanding of OOP concepts and design patterns.
• Proficiency in RESTful API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Experience with manual testing and the ability to identify and document defects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git/Bitbucket.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISTQB or equivalent certification.