{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b530afde0c0accb7ce313237","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b530afde0c0accb7ce313237","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b530afde0c0accb7ce313237","title":"Senior Automation Tester with Java & Python","description":"Hi,Hope you are doing good!We have a Contract opportunity for you as Sr JAVA QE Integration Engineer (Automation Tester) @ New York, NY (Hybrid)Role: Sr JAVA QE Integration EngineerLocations: New York, NY (Hybrid)Type of Hiring: ContractJob Description: We are looking for a Senior Automation Tester with expertise in the Gherkin/Cucumber framework and Java to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test automation for integrated systems, particularly in trading, post-trade, or money movement applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration testing in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The role requires a deep understanding of financial systems, integration points, and automated testing strategies to ensure seamless operation of mission-critical systems.Key Responsibilities:Automation of Integration Tests: Design, develop, and maintain automated integration tests using the Gherkin/Cucumber framework with Java, focusing on verifying the interaction between various systems involved in trading, post-trade, or money movement processes.Test Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to define test strategies for integration points and ensure test coverage for integrated systems in the financial domain.Test Execution & Maintenance: Execute automated integration tests as part of the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, ensuring consistent execution across multiple environments (Dev, QA, Staging, UAT).Defect Identification & Tracking: Identify integration issues, log defects, and work with developers to ensure quick resolution. Maintain effective defect tracking and reporting processes.Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with backend developers, API developers, and business analysts to understand the integration requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for both functional and non-functional aspects of integration.Performance Testing (Optional): Assist with performance testing to evaluate how the integrated systems handle various transaction loads, especially for trading and financial transactions.Test Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of integration test cases, results, and reports. Provide detailed feedback to the development teams and track progress against deadlines.Required Skills & Experience:Gherkin/Cucumber Experience: Strong experience with Gherkin for writing BDD-style test cases and Cucumber for executing test automation in Java. Ability to design reusable step definitions and maintain efficient test automation frameworks.Java Proficiency: Solid experience with Java for writing automation scripts, including proficiency in frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, or Maven.Python: experience with Python codingIntegration Testing Expertise: Proven experience in integration testing for complex systems, especially in the financial services domain (trading, post-trade processing, or money movement systems).Financial Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of trading, post-trade, or money movement systems, including understanding how these systems integrate and exchange data between platforms (e.g., settlement systems, trading platforms, payment gateways).CI/CD Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity) to integrate test automation into the build and deployment pipeline.API Testing: Strong skills in API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Rest Assured to validate data exchanges and interactions between integrated systems.Agile Methodology: Experience in Agile environments with exposure to Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile methodologies. Familiarity with Agile testing practices.Problem-Solving and Debugging: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration issues in both automated and manual contexts.Desirable Skills:Cloud and DevOps Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps pipelines.Performance Testing: Experience with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling for performance testing of integrated systems, especially for high-volume financial transactions.Security Testing: Knowledge of security testing best practices, especially for protecting sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance with regulations. Preferable to have ISTQB certification.Knowledge of Financial Protocols: Familiarity with financial messaging protocols like FIX, SWIFT, ISO 20022, or other industry-specific communication standards for financial transactions.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Minimum of 5+ years of experience in integration test automation, with significant hands-on experience in Gherkin/Cucumber and Java.Strong experience with financial applications, particularly trading, post-trade processing, or money movement.","company":"Veridian Tech Solutions","rawCompany":"veridian tech solutions","city":"New York","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-01T11:01:49.065Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Automation Tester with Java & Python","description":"Hi,Hope you are doing good!We have a Contract opportunity for you as Sr JAVA QE Integration Engineer (Automation Tester) @ New York, NY (Hybrid)Role: Sr JAVA QE Integration EngineerLocations: New York, NY (Hybrid)Type of Hiring: ContractJob Description: We are looking for a Senior Automation Tester with expertise in the Gherkin/Cucumber framework and Java to join our team. 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Familiarity with Agile testing practices.Problem-Solving and Debugging: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration issues in both automated and manual contexts.Desirable Skills:Cloud and DevOps Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps pipelines.Performance Testing: Experience with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling for performance testing of integrated systems, especially for high-volume financial transactions.Security Testing: Knowledge of security testing best practices, especially for protecting sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance with regulations. 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