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# Python Automation Engineer

- **Company:** American CyberSystems
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $128,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Vbscript, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, DevOps, Financial Information EXchange, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows PowerShell, SONAR (Symantec), SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Hp Alm, Microsoft Tfs, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://public-rest34.bullhornstaffing.com/rest-services/2WXP1S/query/JobBoardPost?where=id=970005&fields=id,title,publishedCategory(id,name),address(city,state),employmentType,dateLastPublished,publicDescription,isOpen,isPublic,isDeleted

## About the Role

* Strong experience (5+ years) automating manual test cases for Desktop applications.
 * Experience in Python Automation in Capital markets applications with a proper understanding of the Equity Trade Lifecycle. Strong Domain skills - Must have working experience in Capital Markets across modules and instruments especially Derivatives (Bonds, Options, Futures, Swaps)
 * Desirable experience in Devops integration tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, Bit Bucket, Sonar Cube and BDD test frameworks
 * Strong hands-on development experience with UFT (Unified Functional Test) or any other UI/ front end test automation tool required.
 * Strong experience in scripting language like Power shell, VB Script and SQL.
 * Hands on experience in working on tools like JIRA, HP ALM and QTest
 * Experience and in-depth understanding of the Software Testing principles.
 * Experience with FIX protocol and messaging platform like MQ/Kafka.
 * Good knowledge of SDLC & QA processes.
 * Hands-on expertise in manual functional testing.
 * Working experience with Microsoft TFS and/or Microsoft SQL Server is a big plus.

Good to have skills:

 * Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly.
 * Able to function effectively as a member of a team.
 * Proactive with respect to personal and technical development.

## Description

* Ability to work with development & QA team leaders to develop a priority list of manual test cases where targeted automation would most benefit the QA Process by allowing more focus on enhancements versus regression.
 * Ability to develop Automated testing tools for use by the QA Team in a standardized approach to minimize ongoing support once released.
 * Provide Automation support and training to other Team members to expand Team's ability to develop Automated testing Suites.
 * Analyse application requirements and Design & Execute Test scenarios and UAT Test cases and provides feedback on functional documentation.
 * Ability to persuade and influence others at all levels in the organization to ensure deliverables are met.
 * Ability to quickly adapt and act to support change by advocating innovative solutions and new ways of thinking.
 * Ability to Work Independently with minimal direction.
 * Create and execute test plans and testing strategies.


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