Senior QA Automation Engineer - Capital Markets

About the company

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer - Hybrid to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($60.00 - $65.00/hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate''s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Capital Markets, specifically Fixed Income and Derivatives Back Office systems. In this role, you will partner closely with development teams to validate business requirements, design and execute automated test solutions, and improve quality throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong automation development skills with deep knowledge of post-trade processing, data validation, and CI/CD best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to review user stories, validate business requirements, and estimate automation efforts.
• Perform impact assessments for new features, enhancements, and change requests.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test cases for post-trade and back-office applications.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, test data, and automation scripts aligned with business requirements.
• Develop automated test scenarios using Python or Java and integrate them into existing automation frameworks.
• Document test plans, scenarios, and execution results using Xray or similar test management tools.
• Participate in functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Review code changes, support code promotion activities, and contribute to CI/CD automation initiatives.
• Analyze complex data flows across internal and external systems to ensure data integrity and business process accuracy.
• Identify, document, and communicate testing risks, issues, and quality concerns.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), or Test Automation Engineering.
• Strong programming experience with Python or Java for automation framework development.
• 5+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries and validating large datasets.
• Experience designing, extending, and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Experience automating testing for backend systems, APIs, and web applications.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Ability to analyze complex system integrations and data flows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and communicate project risks and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xray or similar test management platforms.
• Knowledge of source control, code reviews, and automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience testing post-trade processing, trade lifecycle, or financial services platforms.
• Familiarity with modern automation tools and testing best practices.

Domain Expertise

• Strong business knowledge of Fixed Income and Derivatives Back Office operations.
• Experience within Capital Markets, including post-trade processing and trade flow validation.
• Understanding of financial data lineage and transaction processing is highly preferred.

Contact Information

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