Quality Assurance Engineer

iRageCapital Advisory Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Health covered

Annual Education Allowance

Gym memberships

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Mumbai is seeking a QA Engineer with a strong focus on backend testing and proficiency in Python and C++. The role requires designing and implementing automation test suites, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring system reliability through API testing. Candidates should have solid C++ skills and a passion for developing high-performance systems. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ skills with experience in C++11 and C++14.
• Good knowledge in scripting languages like Python.
• Comfortable with working on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation test suites for backend systems.
• Develop reusable automation frameworks using Python and C++.
• Conduct API testing to validate system reliability.

Skills

C++

Python

Automation testing

APIs

Problem-solving

Data-structures and algorithms

Linux

Tools

PyTest

Requests

gTest

Boost.Test

Job description

We are seeking a QA Engineer with expertise in backend testing and proficiency in Python and C++. While prior trading/HFT experience is a plus, the candidate must have a strong foundation in automation testing, APIs, and databases, and be eager to work on high-performance, business-critical systems. This role involves significant cross-team collaboration, requiring excellent collaboration skills and the ability to translate technical quality insights into business impact.

Key Responsibility

• Design and implement automation test suites for backend systems, APIs, and databases.
• Develop reusable automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Requests) and C++ (gTest, Boost.Test).
• Collaborate with development, product, and client teams to define test requirements and acceptance criteria..
• Conduct API testing (REST, WebSocket, FIX where applicable) to validate system reliability and functionality.
• Participate in client discussions, providing clear test strategies, reporting defects, and aligning on quality expectations.
• Drive cross-team collaboration to ensure smooth integration testing between trading engines, risk systems, and data pipelines.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated regression and smoke tests.
• Support performance and load testing under real-world scenarios.

Required Skillset

• Strong C++ skills with a good experience of C++11 and C++14.
• Good knowledge in scripting languages like Python.
• Comfortable with working on Linux.
• Adept problem-solving skills, data-structures and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and multi-core architecture.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of multi-threaded programming.
• Network and socket programming knowledge.
• Experience with inter process communication.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as a team player.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a team that hustles - plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits - just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.

Here’s what we offer:

• 💰 Competitive salary – Get paid what you’re worth.
• 🌴 Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.
• 🌍 Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.
• ✈️ Adventure together – Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings.
• 🎯 Performance rewards – Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond.
• 🏥 Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.
• ⚡ Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.
• 🧠 Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.
• 📚 Annual Education Allowance – Take any external course, or certification that makes you better at your craft.
• 🏋️ Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.
• 🚚 Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.
• 🏆 Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.