Lead or Sr. QA Engineer

Prestige Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking an experienced Lead QA Engineer to join a high-performance team focused on trading applications. This role involves leading testing efforts across the software development lifecycle, ensuring top performance and reliability of financial systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 5 years of QA experience, with strong skills in Python or Perl. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, particularly with low-latency client/server applications.
• 4+ years of Linux/Unix experience, preferably with Red Hat.
• Experience supporting trading or financial applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead session-level, functional, and performance testing across various layers.
• Review code and develop comprehensive testing scenarios.
• Analyze data from QA and production environments to create effective testing tools.

Skills

Experience with low-latency client/server applications

Strong programming skills in Python or Perl

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

This range is provided by Prestige Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Pay: $140,000 - $175,000 USD (depending on location and experience)
Location: NYC (100% on-site)

Summary

Seeking an experienced Lead or Senior QA Engineer to join a high-performance team working on a suite of trading applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, supporting complex financial applications that demand the highest level of reliability, speed, and accuracy. The successful candidate will lead testing efforts across the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring the robustness and performance of systems vital to the financial industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about quality assurance in mission-critical systems, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, particularly with low-latency client/server applications.
• 4+ years of Linux/Unix experience, preferably with Red Hat.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python or Perl.
• Experience supporting trading or financial applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of protocols such as FIX or Multicast is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to analyze production issues, support changes, and implement testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead session-level, functional, technical, failover, and performance testing across application, hardware, firmware, OS, and network layers.
• Review code and develop comprehensive testing scenarios based on requirements and design documents.
• Analyze data from QA and production environments to create effective testing tools and scenarios.
• Maintain and enhance testing automation in Python or Perl to ensure high-quality system delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during development phases to build, test, and validate systems.
• Monitor and identify negative changes in QA and production environments, working promptly to resolve issues.
• Improve testing efficiency and automation processes across projects.
• Support operational validation, methodology adherence, and audit requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to test and optimize mission-critical trading applications at the top securities exchange.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skillset.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technology and high-frequency trading systems.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading global financial institution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), paid time off, and more.