Quality Engineering

Quality Engineering / Dev Sec Ops Consultant We are seeking a Quality Engineering / DevSecOps Consultant with deep expertise in automation, CI/CD, and secure software delivery pipelines within the Capital Markets and Trading domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of front‑office trading systems, order management workflows, market data feeds, and post‑trade processes, combined with a proven track record in test automation, environment resilience, performance engineering, and DevSecOps implementation. About the Role The role involves defining and implementing end‑to‑end test automation strategies, managing secure CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with financial regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams to deliver secure and resilient software. Responsibilities Define and implement end‑to‑end test automation strategies across trading platforms, OMS/EMS, risk systems, and APIs. Develop automated testing frameworks for UI, API, integration, and performance testing (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, REST Assured, JMeter, Gatling). Establish shift‑left testing practices—embedding quality gates within the CI/CD pipeline. Conduct performance benchmarking and resilience testing under real‑market conditions. Implement data validation and synthetic data generation for test environments (market data, trades, orders). Define quality metrics and dashboards for continuous improvement and risk visibility. Design and manage secure CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions. Integrate SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management into the pipeline (SonarQube, Checkmarx, Aqua, or Twistlock). Ensure compliance with financial regulatory standards (SOX, MiFID II, SEC, GDPR) in deployment processes. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management via IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Implement containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) for scalable trading systems. Collaborate with developers, SREs, and QA teams to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant software delivery. Capital Markets Domain Expertise Strong understanding of trading lifecycles— from order initiation to settlement. Experience with front/middle/back office applications, FIX protocols, market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.), and risk systems. Familiarity with low‑latency environments, pricing engines, and real‑time trade capture systems. Work closely with business users, quants, and risk teams to define test cases reflecting market scenarios and regulatory constraints. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in software quality engineering, DevOps, or platform reliability roles. 3+ years in the Capital Markets / Trading domain (equities, derivatives, FX, or fixed income). Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance aspects of trading systems. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Required Skills Automation & Testing: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, JMeter, Gatling, Postman, Cucumber, TestNG, Robot Framework Capital Markets: FIX Protocol, Market Data (Reuters, Bloomberg), Trade Lifecycle, OMS/EMS systems (Fidessa, FlexTrade, Murex, Calypso) Preferred Skills ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent security certifications Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Temporary Job Function & Industries Information Technology – Capital Markets #J-18808-Ljbffr