Algorithm QA Engineer (manual)

Fluent Trade Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluent Trade Technologies is seeking a Senior Algorithmic QA Engineer to test and validate trading algorithms end-to-end for customers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in testing trading algorithms at banks, hedge funds, or market-making firms, with hands-on production experience and a strong FX/microstructure background.

The role requires programming skills (Python/C++), a BS or higher in CS/Math/Engineering, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience testing, validating, or analyzing trading algorithms at an investment bank, hedge fund, prop trading, or market-making firm.
• Hands-on experience testing and validating trading algorithms in production.
• Strong understanding of FX and market microstructure.
• Proven experience with backtesting, simulation, and statistical validation of results.
• Experience defining test strategies focused on algorithm integrity in volatile markets.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate trading algorithms end-to-end for customers.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure robust algorithm performance.
• Analyze results and provide actionable insights to improve execution quality.

Skills

Algorithm testing

Backtesting

Python

C++

Statistics

Market microstructure

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering

Tools

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

Описадка: Description Fluent Trade Technologies is the fastest ‘end-to-end’ data & trading technology provider in the FX, Fixed Income and Futures markets. Fluent is a market leader with a significant tier 1 & 2 client base in the financial world. Fluent's market-leading ultra-low latency solutions are used by many of the markets' largest participants and include: connectivity, smart data distribution, market-making & pricing engine tools and revolutionary embedded pre-trade risk and behavioral controls. We are seeking a Senior Algorithmic QA Engineer . In this role, you will test and validate trading algorithms end-to-end for our customers. The ideal candidate comes from a bank's trading desk, hedge fund, or trading firm, and knows how bank-grade execution and pricing algorithms work in production.

Требования:

• 5+ years of experience testing, validating, or analyzing trading algorithms at an investment bank, hedge fund, prop trading, or market-making firm.
• Hands-on experience testing and validating trading algorithms in production.
• Strong understanding of FX.
• Solid knowledge of market microstructure, order types, venue mechanics, and the order lifecycle.
• Proven experience in backtesting, simulation, and statistical validation of algorithm results.
• Experience defining test strategies focused on algorithm integrity and robustness in volatile market conditions.
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python or C++) for testing and analysis (C++ is an advantage).
• B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or similar.
• Fluent English.
• Based in Europe.