QA Engineer - investment banking

We’re looking for an experienced QA Engineer to join our Back Office technology team, responsible for systems supporting post-trade execution, accounting, and investment banking operations. This role involves working on automated testing, with a focus on delivering high-quality, enterprise-grade solutions in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

🔧 Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for back-office applications
• Create and execute automated test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing
• Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of reliable software
• Contribute to test plans, documentation, and business requirements based on technical specifications
• Analyze test results, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance product quality
• Ensure software meets all business, technical, legal, and compliance requirements
• Track QA velocity, capacity, and deliverables in close cooperation with the team lead
• Advocate for best QA practices and continuous testing improvements across the team

✅ What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in QA engineering, automation testing, or related software delivery roles
• Strong Java (preferred), .NET, or Python programming skills for test automation
• Experience with SQL and ability to write complex queries for data validation
• Solid understanding of investment banking, post-trade processes, and financial instruments
• Familiarity with the trade life cycle and asset types (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives)
• Background in agile methodologies and willingness to support team practices (Scrum, QA metrics, etc.)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Commitment to high ethical standards and software quality excellence

⭐️ Nice to Have:

• Previous experience as a Scrum Master or Business Analyst
• Ability to take partial ownership of team processes and coordination
• ISTQB or similar testing certifications