QA Automation Engineer

Vsg Business Solutions

Alpharetta, United States of America

28 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

$ 72K

Job location

Alpharetta, United States of America

Tech stack

Java

JavaScript

API

Algorithmic Trading

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Data analysis

Automation of Tests

Azure

Computer Programming

Continuous Integration

Data Validation

Data Integrity

JUnit

Python

Ruby

Selenium

Software Requirements Analysis

SQL Databases

Testng

Appium

Containerization

Gitlab-ci

Kubernetes

Information Technology

Tools for Reporting

Api Management

Bamboo

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for trading systems, reporting tools, and financial applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, developers, and product managers to understand system requirements and automation needs.
Implement automated testing solutions for functional, regression, performance, and API testing of trading platforms.
Validate data integrity, calculations, and analytics within financial systems through automation.
Identify, prioritize, and track defects, working closely with development and operations teams for timely resolution.
Continuously enhance test automation coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable deployment cycles.
Ensure systems comply with financial regulations and internal security standards.
Produce detailed reports on automation testing results, defect metrics, and system quality status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
Proven experience in QA automation within financial trading environments.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or Ruby.
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks/tools like Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, RestAssured, or similar.
Knowledge of trading platforms, financial instruments (equities, derivatives, FX, fixed income), and market operations.
Familiarity with APIs, SQL databases, and data validation techniques.
Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Bamboo.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Preferred Skills:

Certification such as ISTQB, CSTE, or related automation certifications.
Experience with financial regulatory standards like MiFID, Dodd-Frank, or SEC regulations.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).