Front Office Automation Tester – Python; UI & API

Front Office Automation Tester – Python (UI & API)

Location:

New York NY 10172 (Onsite / Hybrid)

Pay Rate: $58.00 – $68.00 / hr W2

Contract Duration: 12 Months (08/17/2026 – 08/16/2027)

Employment Type:
Direct W2 Only (Strictly No Corp-to-Corp / C2C, 1099, Third-Party Agencies, or W2 Referrals)

We are seeking experienced Front Office Automation Testers specializing in Python (2 UI Automation Testers and 2 API Automation Testers) to join a premier Capital Markets group

In this role, you will design, build, and execute automated test frameworks to validate front-office trading applications, order management systems (OMS), execution management platforms, and market data feeds.

Mandatory Requirement: Candidates MUST possess Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Capital Markets / Fixed Income trading domains (Fixed Income, Derivatives, Swaps, Caps/Floors, Swaptions, and Bonds).

• Framework Development & Scripting: Design, build, and maintain robust Python-based automated test scripts for front-office trading systems (UI testing via Selenium/Playwright/PyTest or API testing via Requests/REST Assured).
• Front Office Workflow Testing: Test complex Sales & Trading workflows, order execution, trade booking, market data feeds, and pricing models for Fixed Income & Derivative products.
• Collaboration & Requirements: Work closely with front-office traders, quantitative analysts, developers, and business analysts to translate complex trading requirements into comprehensive automated test suites.
• CI/CD & Execution: Integrate automated test suites into Agile/Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, regression, and pre-release validation.
• Defect Analysis & Tracking: Analyze test execution results, isolate root-cause issues, log detailed defects, and collaborate with engineering teams toward resolution.
• Documentation & Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate test plans, test data sets, and execution logs to ensure compliance with financial regulatory and internal audit standards.

• Core Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Python Automation Expertise: Strong, hands-on Python programming skills for test automation.
  • UI Automation Roles (2 Openings): Deep experience with Python-based UI frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, or similar).
  • API Automation Roles (2 Openings): Deep experience with REST API testing using Python (Requests, Postman, PyTest, JSON/XML parsing).
• Domain Knowledge (STRICT MUST-HAVE):
  • Direct domain experience in Capital Markets / Front Office Sales & Trading
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  • Hands‑on familiarity with Fixed Income and Derivative products (Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, Caps/Floors, Swaptions).
  • Understanding of Order Management Systems (OMS), Execution Management Systems (EMS), order life cycles, and market data workflows.
• Methodologies & Tools: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Git version control, Jira, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Lab, or Azure Dev Ops).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface confidently with front-office business stakeholders and technical leads.

• Direct W2 Applicants Only. We cannot accept 1099, Corp-to-Corp (C2C), third‑party agency submissions, or W2 referrals for this position.

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects within a dynamic financial environment.
• Collaborate with a talented team of professionals committed to innovation and excellence.
• Develop your skills in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven setting.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to inclusion and responsible business practices.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vis…