QA Automation Engineer

Title:

QA Engineer (Front Office – Fixed Income / Python)

Location:

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Duration: 12‑18‑month contract

Pay Rate: $65–68/hour (W2)

All candidates must be able to work on Experis' W2. (Client rules prohibit third‑party subcontractors.)

Openings: 2

• Front Office technology experience is required (trading‑facing systems)
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income products (Swaps / Derivatives)
• Hands‑on Python coding experience (will be tested live)

• Our banking client is hiring two QA Analysts to support front‑office trading applications within a financial services environment. This role is highly technical and requires a strong blend of test automation, Python development, and deep domain knowledge in fixed‑income trading workflows.
• You will be working directly with front‑office users, developers, and QA teams to ensure the stability and accuracy of critical trading systems.

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for front‑office trading platforms
• Validate functionality across systems such as trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), and market data feeds
• Perform functional testing, regression testing, and integration testing
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and partner with development teams to resolve issues
• Ensure testing aligns with business workflows and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Document test plans, test data, and results for audit and reporting purposes
• Collaborate closely with front‑office stakeholders to prioritize testing needs

• 5+ years of experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, or similar)
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python (required) and Java or JavaScript (nice to have)
• Solid understanding of trading workflows, fixed income instruments (swaps, derivatives), and market data systems
• Experience working in front‑office environments (trading‑facing technology)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

1‑hour live coding/technical assessment.

• Has worked directly with front‑office trading systems
• Understands fixed‑income products deeply (not surface‑level)
• Is comfortable coding in Python in a live setting
• Can bridge the gap between business users and technical teams

Resume and a brief summary of experience with front‑office trading systems, fixed‑income products, and Python/test automation.

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