QA Automation Engineer [Capital Markets/ Trading domain]

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

We are seeking an experienced
Automation QA Engineer
specializing in
functional testing
with a strong background in
Trading or Finance
domains. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of trading systems, financial applications, and data pipelines involving
SQL DB2
and
Kafka
.

Additional Information\*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Alpharetta, GA is $95K -$105K/ year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain, and execute
automated test scripts
focusing on functional testing of trading and financial systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.
- Design and implement test plans, test cases, and test data to ensure coverage of trading workflows, financial transactions, and data integrity.
- Conduct
regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
using automation tools and frameworks (e.g.,
Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured
).
- Monitor and analyze system behavior using logs, SQL queries, and Kafka message streams to validate system performance and data flow.
- Identify, document, and track defects, coordinating with development teams for timely resolution.
- Automate tests for APIs, messaging queues, and database validation involving
DB2
and
Kafka
.
- Optimize test automation frameworks, improve test coverage, and enhance CI/CD integration.
- Generate detailed test reports, metrics, and insights on system quality, stability, and data accuracy.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the trading/financial domain, including market data flows and transaction processes.

Requirements:

- 8+ years of experience in
Automation Testing
using tools such as
Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured
.
- Strong scripting skills in
Java
or
Python
.
- Hands-on experience with
functional testing
and
test automation frameworks
.
- Solid understanding of
SQL
, specifically
DB2
for data validation and manipulation.
- Experience working with
Kafka
for messaging and event streaming validation.
- Familiarity with
trading systems, order management, risk management
, or related financial applications.
- Knowledge of
API testing
and
message queue testing
.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working in
Agile/Scrum
environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred, but not required:

- Experience with
performance testing
tools like
JMeter
.
- Familiarity with
Financial Market Data protocols
and
FIX
messaging.
- Knowledge of
containerization
(Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with
Data Warehouse
validation and reconciliation.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

*S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT*

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.