QA Automation Engineer (Python / Java)

Role :

• QA Automation Engineer (Python / Java) – Fixed Income & Derivatives Location : Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Duration / Type : Long-term Contract  Interview : Virtual Visa : Any (USC, GC, H1B you sponsor, H4-EAD) – No OPT-EAD About the Role We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with strong Python / Java coding skills and Capital Markets experience (Fixed Income or Derivatives trading) .
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation frameworks, creating test scripts, and validating trading workflows in a Front Office Sales & Trading environment .
• Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Python / Java .
• Automate test cases for Front Office Fixed Income and Derivatives trading applications .
• Collaborate with Dev and QA teams to review requirements, refine user stories, and implement automation.
• Participate in impact assessments for new features and changes.
• Maintain test plans, test cases, test data, and automation scripts in Xray / Jira.
• Conduct hands-on testing for complex trade workflows.
• Contribute to CI / CD automation, execution, and reporting.
• Identify, log, and report risks / issues.
• Required Skills & Experience 5–7 years in QA Automation / SDET with Python / Java . 2+ years testing Fixed Income or Derivatives trading systems .
• Hands-on with trading platforms such as Murex, Sophis, Summit, Numerix, ION, or CRD .
• Strong knowledge of automation frameworks and API / web UI test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum and QE / SDET practices.
• Ability to understand complex trade flows across multiple systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, risk identification, and issue management skills.
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