QA Test Automation Engineer (Capital Markets / Front Office)

QA Test Automation Engineer (Capital Markets / Front Office)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $50.00 – $60.00 / hour (Strict W2 Only)

Project Duration: ASAP – June 7, 2027

Status: Open to Direct W2 Applicants Only (No C2C / No Third Parties / No 1099 / No Referrals)

Interview Process Notice

Important: The interview process for this position is highly rigorous and consists of two rounds. Candidates must be prepared for a heavy technical screening, which includes live, on-camera coding and automated testing execution directly with the engineering team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled QA Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts validating the functionality, reliability, and performance of critical trading and financial front-office applications.

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 interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!