Sr JAVA QE Integration Engineer

Role : Sr JAVA QE Integration Engineer

Location : New York NY (Hybrid)

Type: C2C

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Automation Tester with expertise in the Gherkin/Cucumber framework and Java to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test automation for integrated systems particularly in trading post-trade or money movement applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration testing in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The role requires a deep understanding of financial systems integration points and automated testing strategies to ensure seamless operation of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Automation of Integration Tests: Design develop and maintain automated integration tests using the Gherkin/Cucumber framework with Java focusing on verifying the interaction between various systems involved in trading post-trade or money movement processes.

Test Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with business analysts developers and other stakeholders to define test strategies for integration points and ensure test coverage for integrated systems in the financial domain.

Test Execution & Maintenance: Execute automated integration tests as part of the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline ensuring consistent execution across multiple environments (Dev QA Staging UAT).

Defect Identification & Tracking: Identify integration issues log defects and work with developers to ensure quick resolution. Maintain effective defect tracking and reporting processes.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with backend developers API developers and business analysts to understand the integration requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for both functional and non-functional aspects of integration.

Performance Testing (Optional): Assist with performance testing to evaluate how the integrated systems handle various transaction loads especially for trading and financial transactions.

Test Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of integration test cases results and reports. Provide detailed feedback to the development teams and track progress against deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience:

Gherkin/Cucumber Experience: Strong experience with Gherkin for writing BDD-style test cases and Cucumber for executing test automation in Java. Ability to design reusable step definitions and maintain efficient test automation frameworks.

Java Proficiency: Solid experience with Java for writing automation scripts including proficiency in frameworks such as JUnit TestNG or Maven.

Python: experience with Python coding

Integration Testing Expertise: Proven experience in integration testing for complex systems especially in the financial services domain (trading post-trade processing or money movement systems).

Financial Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of trading post-trade or money movement systems including understanding how these systems integrate and exchange data between platforms (e.g. settlement systems trading platforms payment gateways).

CI/CD Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab TeamCity) to integrate test automation into the build and deployment pipeline.

API Testing: Strong skills in API testing using tools like Postman SoapUI or Rest Assured to validate data exchanges and interactions between integrated systems.

Agile Methodology: Experience in Agile environments with exposure to Scrum Kanban or other Agile methodologies. Familiarity with Agile testing practices.

Problem-Solving and Debugging: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration issues in both automated and manual contexts.

Desirable Skills:

Cloud and DevOps Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure) and DevOps pipelines.

Performance Testing: Experience with tools like JMeter LoadRunner or Gatling for performance testing of integrated systems especially for high-volume financial transactions.

Security Testing: Knowledge of security testing best practices especially for protecting sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance with regulations. Preferable to have ISTQB certification.

Knowledge of Financial Protocols: Familiarity with financial messaging protocols like FIX SWIFT ISO 20022 or other industry-specific communication standards for financial transactions.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in integration test automation with significant hands-on experience in Gherkin/Cucumber and Java.

Strong experience with financial applications particularly trading post-trade processing or money movement.