Automation Test Engineer

Broadridge Financial Solutions; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Broadridge Financial Solutions is seeking an engineer to design and develop Python-based testing infrastructure and automation suites for CQG products. You will investigate root causes, validate hypotheses, and implement scalable testing frameworks.

The role emphasizes performance testing, debugging, and collaboration across teams. A background in networks and Python development, with 2+ years in testing, is required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or engineering required.
• 2+ years of hands-on development experience in Python and related frameworks.
• 2+ years of hands-on testing experience with backend or client/server applications.
• Strong Python skills including OOP, concurrency, debugging, and performance optimizations.
• Experience with testing frameworks (pytest/unittest) and network programming in Python (socket, asyncio).
• Knowledge of networks and network protocols; familiarity with C# is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Python-based testing infrastructure, frameworks and tools.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable automated testing solutions, including performance testing.
• Improve reliability and performance of testing infrastructure.
• Review, refactor and improve existing Python codebase.
• Analyze performance test results and report defects in tests and product.
• Collaborate with teams to validate hypotheses and reproduce defects.

Skills

Python

OOP

Concurrency

Performance optimization

debugging

Modules/Packages

pytest/unittest

Networking

Socket/asyncio

C# knowledge

Git

Jira

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.Role overviewThe primary objective of this position is to design and develop tools, frameworks and infrastructure for automated testing, as well as automated test suites built on top of them, ensuring the quality of CQG products. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys software development, troubleshooting complex issues, investigating root causes, validating hypotheses and identifying patterns.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and maintain Python-based testing infrastructure, frameworks and tools.Design and implement scalable, maintainable automated testing solutions, including solutions for performance testing.Improve reliability and performance and of testing infrastructure.Review, refactor and improve existing Python codebase.Analyze performance test results, perform investigation of degradations and improvements.Analyze automated test results, reproduce and report defects in both the testing framework and the product under test.Required qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or engineering discipline.2+ years of hands-on development experience to include:Strong software development experience in Python: OOP, concurrency, performance optimizations, debugging, modules/packages.Experience in technical design of code according to requirements and goals (decompose solution to classes/modules, choose appropriate data structures etc.).Experience with any testing framework (pytest, uninttest).Knowledge of networks and network protocols.Experience with network programming in Python (socket, websocket, asyncio).Experience in C# is a plus.2+ years of hands-on testing experience to include:A strong working knowledge of testing backend and client/server applications.Ability to develop and implement test plans and test cases.Experience in performance testing is a plus.Experience designing and developing automated testing frameworks and tools.Experience with version control systems (Git).Experience with bug tracking systems (Jira).Skills and abilitiesExcellent memory and communication skills (verbal and written).Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.Good problem solving and analytical skills.Interpersonal and organizational skills.Extreme attention to details.Ability to meet tight deadlines and overcome challenges.Futures/Commodities/Stock Market Knowledge, trading experience very helpful.Excellent team work skills,Willingness to learn new industry, product or technical knowledge.Excellent knowledge of English.#LI-HybridWe are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.Use of AI in HiringAs part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.