QA (Quality Assurance) Automation Engineer - Leading Systematic Hedge Fund - London

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and leading systematic hedge fund is searching for a QA Automation Engineer to enhance their New York office. This exciting role focuses on developing automated testing frameworks that support critical trading and infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their expertise in Python and automation testing to ensure the performance and stability of key applications. With exceptional benefits, including health coverage and on-site meals, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and substantial bonuses, making it an attractive prospect for skilled professionals in the financial sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness programs

Free daily breakfast

Free daily lunch

Qualifications

• Prior experience in financial services with a focus on automation testing.
• Strong background in Python development and server/database layer testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks for trading systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure application reliability.

Skills

Python development

Automation testing

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Pytest

FIX Protocol

Job description

Job Description

My client, a leading systematic hedge fund, is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join their New York office.

This role will involve designing and implementing a comprehensive automated testing framework to support the development of critical trading and infrastructure systems. You will work closely with software engineers, quantitative researchers, and business stakeholders to ensure the reliability, performance, and stability of key applications.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within financial services, with a strong background in Python development and automation testing. Expertise in server and database layer testing, and familiarity with tools such as Pytest, is highly desirable. Experience with trading systems or FIX Protocol would be considered a significant advantage.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a proven track record of building scalable and effective test automation solutions within fast-paced environments.

My client is renowned for offering highly competitive compensation, including a market-leading base salary and substantial bonuses. It is also worth noting that my client offers exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, wellness programs, and daily breakfast + lunch on-site (free for all staff).

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