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# QA Test Automation Engineer (Capital Markets / Front Office)

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Testng, Scripting, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_manpower2-400431

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have direct testing experience within a **Capital Markets** environment.
However, we are also highly open to **strong, core QA Automation Engineers** who possess exceptional scripting capabilities in **Python or Java** . **Key Responsibilities** + **Automation Development:** Build, enhance, and maintain scalable automated test cases for high-performance front-office systems, including trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), and market data feeds. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner closely with front-office business users, application developers, and cross-functional QA peers to translate fast-moving business requirements into clear testing priorities. + **Execution & Validation:** Perform comprehensive functional, regression, and integration testing pipelines to ensure continuous application stability, data accuracy, and system performance. + **Defect Management:** Analyze automated test results, isolate root causes of software defects, and collaborate directly with development teams to ensure swift remediation. + **Compliance &
Audit Alignment:** Ensure all automated test coverage perfectly aligns with underlying business processes and regulatory compliance standards.
Thoroughly document test plans, datasets, and execution results for audit trails. **Required Skills & Experience** + **Strong Automation Foundation:** Proven experience building test automation frameworks from scratch utilizing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or similar enterprise frameworks. + **Scripting Proficiency:** Advanced, hands-on programming or scripting skills in **Python** or **Java** (strong JavaScript experience will also be considered).
Must be confident in live coding scenarios. + **Domain Context (Preferred):** A solid understanding of capital markets, trading workflows, financial instruments, and real-time market data systems is highly preferred. + **Modern SDLC Practices:** Familiarity working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies and integrating test suites into continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines. + **Analytical Mindset:** Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills to interface effectively between technical developers and business stakeholders. **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 If this is a role that