QA Lead with Fixed Income Capital Markets, US (New Jersey)

Acuity Knowledge Partners; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,880 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services consulting firm is seeking a QA Lead in New Jersey. This role involves leading QA teams, executing UI and API testing, and establishing QA processes. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience, strong expertise with Puppeteer, SOAPUI, and a solid understanding of fixed income trading platforms. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity in an onsite work environment.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience as a QA Lead.
• Experience in Financial Services Industry.
• Ability to implement QA strategies from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA teams in the financial services sector.
• Establish QA processes in minimal structure.
• Develop and execute test cases for UI and API.

Skills

UI testing with Puppeteer

API testing with SOAPUI

Expertise in CI/CD with Jenkins

Strong analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Maven

JIRA

X-Ray

Job description

QA Lead – Fixed Income Capital Markets (New Jersey, US)

Base pay range: $110,880.00/yr – $131,000.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Job location: New Jersey, US. Years of experience: 6‑10 years. Work mode: Onsite, 5 days (Work from Office).

Key Responsibilities

• Leading QA teams in the Financial Services Industry.
• Hands‑on expertise in UI testing with Puppeteer.
• API testing using SOAPUI, Maven, and Jenkins in a CI/CD pipeline.
• Deep understanding of FSI trading platforms and tools (e.g., Polaris) and fixed income products.
• Establishing QA processes and frameworks in environments with minimal existing structure.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Working in Agile environments.
• Over 6+ years of experience as QA Lead.
• Leading and mentoring a QA team in a global delivery model.
• Implementing comprehensive QA strategies and test plans from scratch.
• Addressing immediate pain points in UI (Puppeteer) and API (SOAPUI, Maven, Jenkins) testing, including triage and framework improvement.
• Developing and executing test cases for both UI and API, focusing on FSI trading workflows.
• Driving the creation of regression test suites for critical back‑office applications.
• Collaborating with development, business analysts, and project managers to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Utilizing test management tools (e.g., X‑Ray/JIRA).
• Providing clear and concise reporting on QA progress and metrics to management.
• Strong subject‑matter expertise in FSI, particularly fixed income trading products and workflows.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology