QA Automation Engineer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

5 to 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, test automation, and software testing.

Strong hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable QA automation frameworks.

Advanced programming and automation development experience using Java.

Working knowledge of Python for test automation and scripting.

Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based application testing.

Experience testing applications deployed in AWS environments, including cloud integrations, services, and data flows.

Experience developing and executing automated, functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites.

Strong understanding of Global Markets, Capital Markets, electronic trading platforms, and trading workflows.

Experience validating the Equities and Options order lifecycle, including order capture, execution, allocation, and downstream processing.

Experience testing Order Management Systems, Execution Management Systems, or similar trading applications.

Strong experience with database testing, SQL queries, data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.

Experience testing messaging and event-driven applications using Kafka, MQ, AMPS, or similar platforms.

Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and supporting continuous testing.

Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, or equivalent platforms.

Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, test strategy, defect management, and quality governance.

Ability to analyze complex application issues, perform root cause analysis, and support defect prevention.

Strong project planning, prioritization, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working with globally distributed teams and supporting U.S. Eastern Time Zone business functions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead QA automation initiatives for Global Markets and electronic trading applications.

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java and Python.

Develop and execute automated and functional tests for trading platforms and related applications.

Validate Equities and Options trading workflows and end-to-end order lifecycle events.

Define test strategies, automation approaches, test plans, and quality standards.

Perform database validation, data analysis, reconciliation, and backend testing.

Test messaging and event-driven integrations using Kafka, MQ, AMPS, or similar technologies.

Validate applications, services, integrations, and data flows deployed in AWS environments.

Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.

Coordinate QA planning, prioritization, execution, defect tracking, and release validation activities.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and QA professionals throughout the SDLC.

Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking.

Monitor test execution and provide quality metrics, risks, dependencies, and status updates to stakeholders.

Support production releases, post-deploy ment validation, and production issue analysis.

Drive continuous improvements in automation coverage, testing efficiency, quality governance, and defect prevention.

Provide technical guidance and support to QA team members across globally distributed teams.

Operate effectively within a global delivery model supporting U.S. Eastern Time Zone business functions.