Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly experienced QA Automation Engineer with specialization in trading systems to join our financial technology team. In this role, you will develop automated testing frameworks and execute testing activities for enterprise trading platforms, including order management systems (OMS), execution management systems (EMS), and trading APIs. Your expertise will ensure high-performance, low-latency, and reliable trading software, supporting the organization’s strategic objectives in financial markets. Your contributions will help validate system robustness, optimize workflows, and accelerate release cycles in an industry demanding precision and speed.
Software Requirements
Required: Java (version 8+), Python, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, API testing tools (Postman), SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server), Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, Locust)
Preferred: Cypress, Playwright, TestRail, Azure DevOps, Grafana, ELK Stack, Monarch, proprietary market data feeds or FIX protocol tools
Experience level: 5+ years supporting automation testing in trading or financial environments
Overall Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing of trading applications
Collaborate with traders, developers, and business analysts to understand system workflows, trading protocols, and data feeds
Implement and execute automated test scripts to validate order flow, execution, and exchange connectivity with minimal latency
Optimize testing frameworks for speed, accuracy, and scalability in high-frequency and data-intensive scenarios
Conduct API testing, including FIX protocol, REST, and WebSocket interfaces, for market data and trading operations
Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve automation failures, root cause issues, and performance bottlenecks
Support integration into CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment validations, and ensure compliance with best practices
Document test cases, automation scripts, and defect reports; provide insights and recommendations for quality improvements
Participate in test planning, retrospective review, and continuous process enhancement
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages:
Essential: Java (version 8+), Python, proficiency in writing scalable, maintainable automation scripts
Preferred: C#, JavaScript (for UI or API automation), Groovy (for advanced scripting)
Databases/Data Management:
SQL queries for backend validation, data reconciliation, and data integrity checks in MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
Cloud Technologies:
Basic understanding of cloud deployment (Azure, AWS, GCP) supporting scalable testing environments (preferred)
Frameworks and Libraries:
Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, Cypress, Playwright, API testing libraries (Postman, REST Assured)
Development Tools & Methodologies:
Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum, TDD/BDD practices, test management (TestRail)
Security & Protocols:
Knowledge of secure API design, FIX protocol security standards, encryption, and compliance protocols
Experience Requirements
5+ years supporting automation testing for trading or financial enterprise applications
Proven experience developing automation frameworks for order management, execution, or market data systems
Demonstrable expertise in performance testing, API validation, and stress testing for low-latency environments
Experience with high-frequency trading systems, market data feeds, and trading protocols (FIX) preferred
Background working in Agile development environments with continuous integration and delivery processes
Day-to-Day Activities
Develop, maintain, and execute automation scripts for trading systems and data feeds
Troubleshoot system failures, market data issues, and API connectivity problems with minimal latency impact
Collaborate with traders, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure to improve processes and automate testing workflows
Support API and UI validation, performance benchmarks, and system security testing
Conduct root cause analysis and provide defect reports with actionable insights
Maintain documentation for automation frameworks, test cases, and defect resolutions
Participate in Agile ceremonies, planning, and retrospectives to improve testing efficiency
Support deployment validation, release testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in automation testing with a focus on trading, financial, or high-frequency systems
Certifications in automation tools, testing standards, or financial trading (advantageous)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills to coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders
Experience working in fast-paced, high-stakes trading environments
Professional Competencies
Critical thinking and high-level problem-solving in data and system performance
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Ownership of quality assurance, with a proactive approach to identifying improvements
Ability to work under pressure in high-frequency and low-latency scenarios
Continuous learning mindset related to financial technology and trading protocols
Effective time management to handle multiple testing cycles and release deadlines
SYNECHRON’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.