Senior QA Automation Engineer - Capital Markets

Company Overview:Req ID: 383087NTT 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.

Job Description:Senior QA Automation Engineer – Capital Markets (Fixed Income & Derivatives)

Position SummaryWe 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 ResponsibilitiesCollaborate 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 Qualifications5+ 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 QualificationsExperience 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 ExpertiseStrong 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.

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