Software Test Engineer

OptionMetrics; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a skilled Software Test Engineer to enhance the quality of its data and analytics products. In this role, you will design and maintain test frameworks, ensuring product excellence from concept to release. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging your technical expertise in Java, SQL, and Python while working with large datasets. This position offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic team focused on delivering top-tier financial solutions. Join a forward-thinking firm that values autonomy and initiative!

Benefits

Paid time off

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401k plan

Full medical insurance

Full dental insurance

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to technical quality assurance in development lifecycle.
• Experience with automated tests and functional testing.
• Ability to diagnose potential bugs before they occur.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust test frameworks for back-end services.
• Write and automate comprehensive test cases.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management teams.

Skills

Java

SQL

Python

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

AWS (S3, Redshift, RDS, EMR)

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

About Us:

OptionMetrics, headquartered in New York, NY. is a dynamic and innovative technology company, a trusted provider of financial information and research derived from the option markets. We are at the forefront of developing solutions that empower businesses. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, has made us the preferred choice for top-tier talent. Our data and analytics models are utilized by over 350 investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and academic institutions globally, solidifying our position as a leader in the industry.

OptionMetrics is seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join our Software QA team, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust test frameworks for the back-end services that power our data and analytics products. In this role, you’ll take a proactive approach to identifying issues, writing and automating comprehensive test cases, and partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, and Project teams to ensure product quality from initial concept to final release. We’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and strategic insight to our QA process—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes full ownership of their work. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of our platform, with a culture that prioritizes autonomy, initiative, and accountability over micromanagement.

Note: This position can be remote or on-site at our NYC location in a hybrid capacity.

The Software Test Engineer Will:

• Love working with back end services and large data sets.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
• Excel in test case design and documenting test descriptions/test plans.
• Enjoy figuring out what should be tested, creating the test, and implementing it. You're someone who can diagnose a potential bug before it occurs and isolate existing bugs.
• Possess knowledge of and experience with Java, SQL, and Python. Experience with AWS data tools (S3, Redshift, RDS, and EMR) is a plus.
• Have a strong commitment to technical quality assurance as a key part of the development lifecycle.
• Implement automated tests and perform functional and regression testing.
• Be dynamic and prepared to test/regress a high volume of changes daily.
• Enjoy the challenge of researching issues to maintain quality in our large data sets.
• Gain an understanding of the complex math associated with options.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field is strongly preferred. Candidates with equivalent practical experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation within backend systems are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment where everyone's input makes a difference.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and Holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and 401k plan offered.
• Full medical and dental insurance coverage.

Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 a year

OptionMetrics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, OptionMetrics will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

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