Front Office Automation Tester - Python (UI & API)

Manpower
New York, NY, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$120,640.0 - $141,440.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Algorithmic Trading JIRA Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Continuous Integration DevOps JSON Python (Programming Language) Microsoft UI Automation Selenium
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Test Data Test Execution Engine User Interface Testing Extensible Markup Language (XML) Scripting Postman Ios Frameworks Gitlab Git Pytest Playwright Restful APIs Api Management Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking experienced Front Office Automation Testers specializing in Python (2 UI Automation Testers and 2 API Automation Testers) to join a premier Capital Markets group, * Framework Development & Scripting: Design, build, and maintain robust Python-based automated test scripts for front-office trading systems (UI testing via Selenium/Playwright/PyTest or API testing via Requests/REST Assured).

  • Front Office Workflow Testing: Test complex Sales & Trading workflows, order execution, trade booking, market data feeds, and pricing models for Fixed Income & Derivative products.
  • Collaboration & Requirements: Work closely with front-office traders, quantitative analysts, developers, and business analysts to translate complex trading requirements into comprehensive automated test suites.
  • CI/CD & Execution: Integrate automated test suites into Agile/DevOps CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, regression, and pre-release validation.
  • Defect Analysis & Tracking: Analyze test execution results, isolate root-cause issues, log detailed defects, and collaborate with engineering teams toward resolution.
  • Documentation & Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate test plans, test data sets, and execution logs to ensure compliance with financial regulatory and internal audit standards.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirement: Candidates MUST possess Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Capital Markets / Fixed Income trading domains (Fixed Income, Derivatives, Swaps, Caps/Floors, Swaptions, and Bonds)., * Core Technical Skills:

  • Python Automation Expertise: Strong, hands-on Python programming skills for test automation.
  • UI Automation Roles (2 Openings): Deep experience with Python-based UI frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, or similar).
  • API Automation Roles (2 Openings): Deep experience with REST API testing using Python (Requests, Postman, PyTest, JSON/XML parsing).
  • Domain Knowledge (STRICT MUST-HAVE):
  • Direct domain experience in Capital Markets / Front Office Sales & Trading .
  • Hands-on familiarity with Fixed Income and Derivative products (Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, Caps/Floors, Swaptions).
  • Understanding of Order Management Systems (OMS), Execution Management Systems (EMS), order lifecycles, and market data workflows.
  • Methodologies & Tools: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Git version control, Jira, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface confidently with front-office business stakeholders and technical leads.

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a dynamic financial environment.
  • Collaborate with a talented team of professionals committed to innovation and excellence.
  • Develop your skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
  • Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to inclusion and responsible business practices.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

About the company

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup’s 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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