About this role

Core Duties:

Test automation & quality assurance
Build a strong understanding of trading system functionality (market pricing, trading operations, trade data access, etc.) and use the Python-based test framework to develop automated test suites
Design and implement tests for throughput, functionality, data processing, and latency for Trading Components (Order Adapters, Market Data Publishers, Risk Systems, Exchange Connections, and others)
Test trading system releases and support release management
Support and maintain test environments
Integrate tests into a continuous integration system and provide fast feedback on changes that affect development
Perform manual testing when needed (e.g., certification, integration testing)
Troubleshoot issues and bugs discovered in testing and help determine root cause
Investigate production issues and support root cause analysis
Python production applications
Develop, maintain, and enhance Python production applications such as trade data processing and reconciliation tools
Participate in the full software lifecycle for these applications, including design, implementation, deployment, and support

2+ years of Python programming experience
2+ years of automation testing experience
Experience with testing frameworks for unit and integration testing (PyTest)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication
Solid understanding of software development and testing practices
Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

Python SDET – Trading