QA Automation Engineer

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for skilled QA engineers with a genuine passion for technology to work within Execution Technology. The group has experienced significant investment over the past few years with an increased focus on the interaction between investment decision and execution quality to deliver the best value to our clients. We have trading floors in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Boston, with an engineering and research presence in London, Boston and Sofia, and are responsible for trading in excess of $7Trillion dollars annually.

This role will focus on enhancing our testing capabilities and certification processes within the Execution platform. The position combines automated testing expertise with hands-on development to build robust regression test suites and streamline our certification workflows. You’ll work closely with Execution engineers and analysts to improve testing coverage across the entire Execution estate.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and build comprehensive regression test packs using test harness and other automation frameworks
• Improve and streamline certification processes, reducing manual overhead and increasing efficiency
• Develop automation solutions for stress testing, scenario management, and failure handling
• Create better organization and visualization of test scenarios to improve coverage visibility
• Collaborate with Market Connectivity and EMS Implementation teams on certification tooling improvements
• Enhance simulator capabilities and integration within the testing ecosystem
• Drive adoption of testing best practices across the Execution platform
• Support production testing and certification requirements
• Strong background in test automation and quality assurance methodologies
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test harness development

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills for identifying test coverage gaps and failure root causes
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
• Proactive approach to process improvement and automation
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader team objectives
• Proficiency in Java and Linux environments
• Experience with stress testing and performance validation
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and electronic trading communications (preferred)
• Kafka and SQL experience (preferred)
• Understanding of financial markets and trading systems (preferred)

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Premium Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Multisport card
• Educational support for professional development including internal tech talks
• Conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community.

Inclusion,Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group 

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.