QA Lead

Skills: SW Quality Engineering, Foreign Exchange (FX) front office trading, Data validation (SQL), Data & API Testing, Automation & CI/CD: Expert in frameworks (BDD/TDD), tools (Cucumber, Selenium), and pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Experience: 15+ years Location: Chicago, IL – Day 1 onsite We are seeking a Global QA Lead who brings a highly niche skill set, combining deep expertise in Foreign Exchange front office trading. This individual will operate at the level of a Principal, SW Quality Engineering, with proven ability to design end-to-end test strategies, manage complex test cycles across global teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory and business standards. This combination of hands‑on functional knowledge, advanced testing leadership, test automation expertise and institutional expertise is critical to the success of our program. Key Differentiators Deep FX front office Expertise: Extensive experience in FX trading, risk & settlement process workflows and settlement processes. Testing Leadership: Skilled in designing global test strategies, managing defect cycles, and driving compliance with Enterprise standards. Test Automation: Demonstrates deep technical ownership of automation ecosystems, combining framework engineering, data validation (SQL), and CI/CD integration to deliver scalable, production‑grade quality assurance Responsibilities Advance product quality through testing innovations and process improvements. Collaborate with BAs, Product Owners, Architects & Developers to design testable applications. Develop technical roadmaps and plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies. Manage complex test cycles, coordinate defect management, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Design and manage proof‑of‑concept and feasibility studies. Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks, and ensure timely escalation. Optimize and maintain test automation suites and frameworks. Drive automation strategy for CI/CD pipelines and regression testing. Provide leadership in resource planning, team building, and performance management. Required Skills FX front office Expertise: Functional knowledge of trade lifecycle, Confirmations, settlements, Payments and risk workflows. Testing Strategy & Leadership: End‑to‑end test planning, execution, and governance across global teams. Automation & CI/CD: Expert in frameworks (BDD/TDD), tools (Cucumber, Selenium), and pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps). Data & API Testing: Strong experience with SQL, ETL/ELT, microservices, and data validation. Performance Testing: Proven ability to design and execute performance tests at program level. Compliance & Standards: Familiarity with Enterprise testing standards and regulatory requirements. Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to understand complex business logic and calculations. Financial Domain Experience: Exposure to capital markets and FX preferred. Experience 16+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in QA and testing for financial systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr COFORGE Marketing