Trading-Systems QA Lead: High-Performance Testing & Automation

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

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.