QA Test Automation Engineer (Capital Markets / Front Office)

QA Test Automation Engineer (Capital Markets / Front Office)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $50.00 – $60.00 / hour (Strict W2 Only)

Project Duration: ASAP – June 7, 2027

Status: Open to Direct W2 Applicants Only (No C2C / No Third Parties / No 1099 / No Referrals)

Interview Process Notice

⚠️ Important: The interview process for this position is highly rigorous and consists of two rounds. Candidates must be prepared for a heavy technical screening, which includes live, on-camera coding and automated testing execution directly with the engineering team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled QA Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts validating the functionality, reliability, and performance of critical trading and financial front-office applications.

The ideal candidate will have direct testing experience within a Capital Markets environment. However, we are also highly open to strong, core QA Automation Engineers who possess exceptional scripting capabilities in Python or Java.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation Development: Build, enhance, and maintain scalable automated test cases for high-performance front-office systems, including trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), and market data feeds.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with front-office business users, application developers, and cross-functional QA peers to translate fast-moving business requirements into clear testing priorities.

• Execution & Validation: Perform comprehensive functional, regression, and integration testing pipelines to ensure continuous application stability, data accuracy, and system performance.

• Defect Management: Analyze automated test results, isolate root causes of software defects, and collaborate directly with development teams to ensure swift remediation.

• Compliance & Audit Alignment: Ensure all automated test coverage perfectly aligns with underlying business processes and regulatory compliance standards. Thoroughly document test plans, datasets, and execution results for audit trails.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Automation Foundation: Proven experience building test automation frameworks from scratch utilizing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or similar enterprise frameworks.

• Scripting Proficiency: Advanced, hands-on programming or scripting skills in Python or Java (strong JavaScript experience will also be considered). Must be confident in live coding scenarios.

• Domain Context (Preferred): A solid understanding of capital markets, trading workflows, financial instruments, and real-time market data systems is highly preferred.

• Modern SDLC Practices: Familiarity working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies and integrating test suites into continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills to interface effectively between technical developers and business stakeholders.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.