Senior QA Automation Engineer - Hybrid

Req ID: 383087

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We are currently seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer - Hybrid to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).

Senior QA Automation Engineer - Capital Markets (Fixed Income & Derivatives)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Capital Markets , specifically Fixed Income and Derivatives Back Office systems. In this role, you will partner closely with development teams to validate business requirements, design and execute automated test solutions, and improve quality throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong automation development skills with deep knowledge of post-trade processing, data validation, and CI/CD best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to review user stories, validate business requirements, and estimate automation efforts.

• Perform impact assessments for new features, enhancements, and change requests.

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test cases for post-trade and back-office applications.

• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, test data, and automation scripts aligned with business requirements.

• Develop automated test scenarios using Python or Java and integrate them into existing automation frameworks.

• Document test plans, scenarios, and execution results using Xray or similar test management tools.

• Participate in functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing activities.

• Review code changes, support code promotion activities, and contribute to CI/CD automation initiatives.

• Analyze complex data flows across internal and external systems to ensure data integrity and business process accuracy.

• Identify, document, and communicate testing risks, issues, and quality concerns.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), or Test Automation Engineering.

• Strong programming experience with Python or Java for automation framework development.

• 5+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries and validating large datasets.

• Experience designing, extending, and maintaining automation frameworks.

• Experience automating testing for backend systems, APIs, and web applications .

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies and continuous delivery practices.

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.

• Ability to analyze complex system integrations and data flows.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and communicate project risks and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xray or similar test management platforms.

• Knowledge of source control, code reviews, and automation within CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience testing post-trade processing , trade lifecycle, or financial services platforms.

• Familiarity with modern automation tools and testing best practices.

Domain Expertise

• Strong business knowledge of Fixed Income and Derivatives Back Office operations.

• Experience within Capital Markets , including post-trade processing and trade flow validation.

• Understanding of financial data lineage and transaction processing is highly preferred.

Pay Transparency

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $62,424 - $130,650. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life?and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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