Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Financial Times

ROLE PURPOSE This is a front-line sales role at the heart of FT Live’s delegate acquisition strategy. You will be responsible for driving ticket revenue and securing high-quality, senior-level audiences for a portfolio of world-class fixed income events, including Global ABS, ABS East, The CEE Forum and The FT Bond Summit. Using a proactive, outbound sales approach across phone and email, you will identify, engage, and convert prospective delegates, taking full ownership of your sales pipeline from first contact through to registration. You will be confident in high-volume cold calling, skilled at navigating gatekeepers, and adept at using proven sales tactics to overcome objections and close deals. Success in this role requires a sharp eye for detail, the ability to manage multiple leads effectively within our CRM system, and a disciplined, results-driven approach to reporting and performance.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Proactively source, qualify, and convert high-value delegate prospects to maximise ticket sales across your events. * Confidently pitch FT Live’s fixed income events, delivering a compelling sales narrative that drives urgency and secures registrations. * Own the full sales cycle, from initial outreach through to close, consistently converting leads into paying delegates. * Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and annual revenue targets, taking full accountability for delegate sales performance. * Develop expert knowledge of the buy/sell relationships at our deal making events and sector-specific priorities to tailor sales conversations and improve conversion rates. * Consistently hit sales KPIs, including call volumes, dial-outs, and conversion targets, set by the Delegate Relations Team Lead * Drive outbound sales activity, engaging prospective delegates with clear, persuasive value propositions that lead to immediate action. * Build and maintain a strong pipeline of senior-level prospects, ensuring the right decision-makers are secured for each event. * Cultivate repeat business by turning first-time attendees into loyal, year-on-year customers through effective account management. * Consider your delivery as part of the wider sales eco-system, upselling and passing on relevant leads to the sponsorship sales team, and being aware of their pipelines.     REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Excellent written and spoken English is essential, with the ability to communicate confidently and persuasively in phone-based sales conversations with senior stakeholders. Additional languages are highly advantageous. * Previous experience in telesales, delegate sales, or B2B sales with a strong ability to handle objections and close deals * Results-driven with a track record of hitting targets * Good organisational and time management skills   PREFERRED (NICE TO HAVE) * Experience selling conference/event tickets * Knowledge of financial services, fintech, or relevant industry * Experience working with international clients * Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus)   WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? * Quarterly bonus scheme * 25 days paid leave * 24/7 Employee Assistance Program * Life Insurance * Enhanced Parental Leave policy * Food Allowance * Multisport Card * Comprehensive in-house training, and external training programs (subject to approval) We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning.  We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or for specific individuals or teams.    OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION  We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. ACCESSIBILITY We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. FURTHER INFORMATION At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com.  Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT. #LI-MG1

Trading 212

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE EVERYONE TO BUILD WEALTH We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success. Today, we serve over 5 million clients, with more than €38 billion in assets under management - a testament to the scale and trust we’ve built in just a few years. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Brainstorm ideas with stakeholders and help define early feature concepts * Express your design vision via wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and functional prototypes if necessary * Present and explain the rationale behind your design decisions on regular peer design review sessions. Collect feedback and quickly iterate. * Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure that your designs are accurately implemented according to Trading 212's standards of quality * Base your design decisions on data by leveraging Trading 212’s analytics tools and on user feedback by conducting usability tests * Evolve and maintain Trading 212’s design library * Drive innovation by integrating new tools and workflows into our design process. * Be autonomous and have full ownership of your work   WHAT YOU'LL NEED  * Expert knowledge of user-centric design principles and methodologies * Strong visual design skills, including layout, typography, and colour theory * Strong diagramming skills - you can reduce complex user flows into clean and easy-to-understand flowcharts. * Proven proficiency with Figma, Sketch, or other design tools. * Excellent collaborative skills - you can express your ideas verbally and in writing * An extensive portfolio that you can share with us   WHAT WE OFFER * Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential. * Opportunity to make a big impact by building innovative services used by millions worldwide. * Work with smart, spirited, and high-performing colleagues with a common goal. * Appreciation for your talent and ideas. * Generous remuneration package including annual bonuses. * Excellent social benefits package, including private health insurance, sports card, and 25 days of paid vacation per year. * Delicious treats and a spacious game room.Delicious treats and a spacious game room Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you! We process applicant data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may use AI-powered tools to help review applications, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team. Where required by law, we rely on your consent to use these tools. You may withdraw this consent or exercise your data protection rights at any time by contacting us.

Valtech

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.  THE OPPORTUNITY At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.  We are proud of:  * The work we do and the innovation we drive  * Our values of share, care and dare  * A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy  * Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration  The role   We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize modern, cloud-based data platforms that power analytics, AI, and data products across the organization. Beyond technical delivery, we're looking for someone genuinely curious about the business problems behind the data — someone who can apply common sense thinking, detailed analysis, and experience-based recommendations to help derive and shape business requirements, not just implement them as given. You will work on scalable batch, streaming, and near-real-time pipelines, enabling high-quality, curated datasets while ensuring robust data governance, security, and observability across the data ecosystem. You will also play a key role in supporting AI and GenAI systems, enabling pipelines for machine learning, causal modeling, and LLM-powered applications such as RAG and agent-based systems. Our preferred platforms are Microsoft Azure / Fabric (primary), GCP, AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake, with Azure experience being highly transferable to Fabric. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and platform teams to ensure the data foundation supports production-grade, decision-oriented AI systems. Role responsibilities Build & Data Platform Engineering Design and implement scalable data platforms and pipelines across cloud environments (Azure/Fabric, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake). This includes developing reliable batch, streaming, and near-real-time pipelines using technologies such as Spark and Delta Lake, and building ingestion, transformation, and curation workflows for both structured and unstructured data. You will implement modern data architectures including lakehouse patterns and medallion layering (bronze, silver, gold), ensuring systems are reusable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise needs. Enable AI, GenAI & Data Products Deliver high-quality datasets that support analytics, machine learning, causal modeling, and optimization systems. You will enable data pipelines for GenAI use cases (including LLMs, RAG pipelines, and vector-based data flows), as well as agent-based architectures and intelligent workflows, ensuring that data is model-ready and production-grade. Data Modeling, Orchestration & Automation Design scalable logical and physical data models for analytical and operational use cases, ensuring consistency across domains. Orchestrate workflows using tools such as Airflow, dbt, Lakeflow, or equivalents, with strong focus on automation, reliability, and maintainability of end-to-end pipelines. Architecture, Governance & Observability Apply modern architecture patterns including event-driven and streaming architectures, and ensure adherence to best practices in data governance, lineage, quality, and access control (RBAC/ABAC). Establish strong data observability, including monitoring of data freshness, pipeline reliability, and SLA adherence, ensuring systems remain trustworthy and production-ready. Data Serving, Integration & Optimization Enable data serving layers (APIs, feature inputs, analytical endpoints) to support downstream systems, including ML and AI platforms. Continuously monitor and optimize pipelines and infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Requirements Discovery & Business Partnership Bring genuine curiosity to every engagement — ask the right questions to understand not just what stakeholders are asking for, but why. Apply common sense thinking, detailed analysis, and experience-based recommendations to help derive and refine business requirements, surfacing gaps or better alternatives where they exist rather than simply executing a brief as written. Collaboration Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions. Support adoption of data products and contribute to best practices across the data and AI ecosystem. Must have qualifications Technical skills Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark and Delta Lake, and strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Proven experience building batch and streaming data pipelines and production-grade data platforms, with solid understanding of data modeling, data quality, and governance principles. Cloud & Platforms (Key Requirement) Experience with one or more major cloud platforms, with preference for Microsoft Azure / Fabric, as well as AWS or GCP. Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake is expected. Architecture & Systems Thinking Experience with lakehouse architectures and distributed data systems, and strong understanding of scalability, reliability, and performance considerations in data pipelines. Mindset Naturally curious, with strong problem-solving skills focused on scalability and reliability, and a collaborative approach to working in cross-functional teams. Comfortable applying common sense thinking, detailed analysis, and experience-based recommendations to help derive and challenge business requirements rather than taking them at face value. Experience in Agile or consulting environments is beneficial. Nice to have qualifications   Experience with GenAI and AI data systems (e.g., RAG pipelines, vector databases, LLM data preparation), as well as CI/CD for data pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or CloudFormation.  Additional exposure to streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka), Spark optimization, or advanced analytics and ML workloads (including causal or experimentation platforms) is valuable. Experience building data products or large-scale analytics platforms is also beneficial.  Commitment to reaching all kinds of people  We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.  THE BENEFITS   Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:  * Flexibility, with hybrid work options and 25 vacation days for a healthy work-life balance. * Co-subsidized transportation & Multisport cards. * Premium health insurance for fast and easy access to top healthcare services. * Training policy for technical and other skills-related events, courses and certifications. * Personal career development roadmap guided by performance evaluations. * Self-care program offering psychological consultations & discussions for you and the team. * Cozy office space designed for comfort and productivity. * Exciting team events and company gatherings. YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud! We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.  ABOUT VALTECH Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.  At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.