Nationstaff
Qa Automation Engineer
Nationstaff, New York, New York, us, 10261
About This Role - QA Automation Engineer - Trading
We are seeking a talented QA Automation Engineer with experience in low-latency trading platforms, preferably in the digital currency or foreign exchange markets. The QA Automation Engineer will report directly to the VP of Quality Assurance and focus on developing automated testing frameworks for the firm's trading platforms. This is NOT a point and click automation role. You must be comfortable coding and have proven experience building automation frameworks in a trading environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Developing automated test framework for frontend and backend application layersMaintaining standardized, automated regression testsDocumenting and building functional test casesOrganizing and recording detailed test resultsLogging detailed and accurate defect reports and track defects to resolutionRequirements
B.S. degree in computer science or related area (M.S. degree preferred), or related experience3+ years development experience in digital currencies, FX, or other capital markets environmentStrong knowledge of automated testing frameworksStrong knowledge of developing detailed test plans in an organized mannerSolid understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)Strong understanding of software development, functional and integration testing techniquesExperience with testing high-volume message-based systems in a latency sensitive environmentExperience with scripting languagesPersonal Attributes
Strong interpersonal and communication skillsSelf-starter yet knows when to ask for help and works great in a teamStrives to simultaneously achieve high-velocity and high-quality outputWillingness and ability to meet aggressive deadlinesThrives in a dynamic and high-pressured environmentProven troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsBenefits
Comprehensive health, vision, dental and FSA benefitsFlexible time off
We are seeking a talented QA Automation Engineer with experience in low-latency trading platforms, preferably in the digital currency or foreign exchange markets. The QA Automation Engineer will report directly to the VP of Quality Assurance and focus on developing automated testing frameworks for the firm's trading platforms. This is NOT a point and click automation role. You must be comfortable coding and have proven experience building automation frameworks in a trading environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Developing automated test framework for frontend and backend application layersMaintaining standardized, automated regression testsDocumenting and building functional test casesOrganizing and recording detailed test resultsLogging detailed and accurate defect reports and track defects to resolutionRequirements
B.S. degree in computer science or related area (M.S. degree preferred), or related experience3+ years development experience in digital currencies, FX, or other capital markets environmentStrong knowledge of automated testing frameworksStrong knowledge of developing detailed test plans in an organized mannerSolid understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)Strong understanding of software development, functional and integration testing techniquesExperience with testing high-volume message-based systems in a latency sensitive environmentExperience with scripting languagesPersonal Attributes
Strong interpersonal and communication skillsSelf-starter yet knows when to ask for help and works great in a teamStrives to simultaneously achieve high-velocity and high-quality outputWillingness and ability to meet aggressive deadlinesThrives in a dynamic and high-pressured environmentProven troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsBenefits
Comprehensive health, vision, dental and FSA benefitsFlexible time off