Python SDET – Fixed Income & Swaps Post-Trade 3621745

Axiom Path; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path seeks a skilled Python automation engineer to strengthen our capital markets post-trade validation capabilities in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on automating Fixed Income and swaps workflows, backend/API testing, and data reconciliation across downstream systems.

You will translate manual test cases into automated coverage, validate settlements and regulatory reporting, and collaborate with development teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Python coding foundation.
• Capital Markets Fixed Income experience required.
• Hands-on swaps, OTC derivatives, or related post-trade exposure preferred.
• Experience as a Python Developer, SDET, Automation Engineer, or QA automation professional.
• Strong SQL skills for backend data validation and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python-based automation for Fixed Income and swaps post-trade workflows.
• Support backend/API automation, SQL validation, and data reconciliation across downstream systems.
• Convert manual test scenarios into automated coverage where appropriate.
• Validate post-trade workflows across settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, accounting, regulatory reporting, and payments.
• Partner with development teams to review stories, assess requirements, and identify automation opportunities.
• Maintain test artifacts, data, automation scripts, and execution results.
• Identify risks, defects, and gaps across complex capital markets workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Automation

SDET

Job description

Join a specialized capital markets technology team supporting complex Fixed Income and swaps post-trade workflows. This group works in a high-impact environment where automation, data validation, and strong domain understanding directly support trade processing, settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, accounting, regulatory reporting, and large-value swaps payment flows. The team values hands-on engineering ability, strong business acumen, and people who can partner closely with technology and business stakeholders.

What's In Store For You:

Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099). This is a hybrid, contract-to-convert opportunity based in Charlotte, NC. The role offers exposure to complex Fixed Income and swaps workflows, Python-based automation, backend/API testing, SQL-driven validation, and high-value post-trade financial systems.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Build and maintain Python-based automation for Fixed Income and swaps post-trade workflows.
• Support backend/API automation, SQL validation, and data reconciliation across downstream systems.
• Convert manual test scenarios into automated coverage where appropriate.
• Validate post-trade workflows across settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, accounting, regulatory reporting, and payments.
• Partner with development teams to review stories, assess requirements, and identify automation opportunities.
• Maintain test artifacts, test data, automation scripts, and execution results.
• Identify risks, defects, and gaps across complex capital markets workflows.

Do you bring proven success in Python automation, Fixed Income, and swaps post-trade workflows?

• Strong Python coding foundation with the ability to pass a live Python code test.
• Capital Markets Fixed Income experience is required.
• Hands-on swaps, OTC derivatives, or related derivatives post-trade exposure is strongly preferred.
• Experience as a Python Developer, SDET, Automation Engineer, Software Engineer in Test, or technical QA automation professional.
• Strong SQL skills for backend data validation, reconciliation, and defect analysis.
• Experience with backend/API automation and data-driven testing.
• Understanding of post-trade functions such as settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, accounting, regulatory reporting, and payments.
• Ability to work with complex data flows and downstream system validations.
• Developer-minded approach to quality, automation, and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments.

About us:

Axiom Path is a global solutions provider leveraging AI and pre-built analytics to deliver exceptional services across various domains. Our core values (Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, and Community) guide us in providing optimized results and unparalleled service. We are an equal opportunity employer, a SIA-recognized diversity-owned firm, committed to diversity and inclusion.