QA Automation Lead- Electronic Trading

Test Automation Lead- Electronic Trading

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of derivatives trading. Unique opportunity to join a pioneering fintech startup revolutionizing the trading of global derivatives, swaps and options through an innovative electronic execution venue. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of a test automation strategy for a leading Fixed Income Electronic Trading company in the global interest rate swaps and options markets.

In this hands-on player-coach role, you will be responsible for:

• Defining the test automation vision and roadmap for the company.
• Selecting and implementing a test automation platform.
• Developing and executing automated tests for the trading system.
• Creating stability and performance testing scripts.
• Implementing test-driven development (TDD) methodologies for new features and functionalities.
• Integrating seamlessly into the software development lifecycle and contributing to the successful delivery of new features.
• Ensuring the quality, reliability, and resiliency of new software releases.
• Recruiting, training, and leading a team of test automation engineers.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a test automation engineer or a developer of tests for a leading electronic trading company.
• 5+ years of experience testing trading applications in financial markets (fixed income, equities, FX).
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
• Prior startup experience is a plus.
• Hands-on scripting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology (required).
• Electronic trading experience, ideally with a global fixed income industry company.
• Master's degree or MBA (a plus).
• Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to partner across all levels of seniority including the "C Suite".

Base salary range

$170K-$195K