Python Automation Engineer

Please no 3rd party subcontractor inquiries

Title: Python Automation Engineer (Front Office – Fixed Income / Python)
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12-18-month contract
Pay Rate: $65–68/hour (W2)
(Due to client rules we are unable to work with 3rd party subcontractors; all candidates must be able to work on Experis' W2)
Openings: 2

Must-Have Experience (Please Read Before Applying)

• Front Office technology experience is required (trading-facing systems)
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income products (Swaps / Derivatives)
• Hands-on Python coding experience (will be tested live)

Overview

• Our banking client is hiring two Python Automation Engineers to support front office trading applications within a financial services environment. This role is highly technical and requires a strong blend of test automation, Python development, and deep domain knowledge in fixed income trading workflows.
• You will be working directly with front office users, developers, and QA teams to ensure the stability and accuracy of critical trading systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for front office trading platforms
• Validate functionality across systems such as:
  • Trading platforms
  • Order management systems (OMS)
  • Market data feeds
• Perform:
  • Functional testing
  • Regression testing
  • Integration testing
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and partner with development teams to resolve issues
• Ensure testing aligns with business workflows and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Document test plans, test data, and results for audit and reporting purposes
• Collaborate closely with front office stakeholders to prioritize testing needs

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, or similar)
• Strong programming/scripting skills in:
  • Python (required)
  • Java or JavaScript (nice to have)
• Solid understanding of:
  • Trading workflows
  • Fixed income instruments (swaps, derivatives)
  • Market data systems
• Experience working in front office environments (trading-facing technology)
• Familiarity with:
  • Agile development methodologies
  • CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Interview Process will include a 1-hour live coding/technical assessment

Ideal Candidate
Someone who:

• Has worked directly with front office trading systems
• Understands fixed income products deeply (not surface-level)
• Is comfortable coding in Python in a live setting
• Can bridge the gap between business users and technical teams

Interested?
Apply with your resume and include a brief summary of your experience with:

• Front office trading systems
• Fixed income products
• Python/test automation

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.