Quality Assurance Engineer
We are seeking a QA Engineer with expertise in backend testing and proficiency in Python and C++. While prior trading/HFT experience is a plus, the candidate must have a strong foundation in automation testing, APIs, and databases, and be eager to work on high-performance, business-critical systems. This role involves significant cross-team collaboration, requiring excellent collaboration skills and the ability to translate technical quality insights into business impact.
Key Responsibility
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Design and implement automation test suites for backend systems, APIs, and databases.
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Develop reusable automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Requests) and C++ (gTest, Boost.Test).
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Collaborate with development, product, and client teams to define test requirements and acceptance criteria..
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Conduct API testing (REST, WebSocket, FIX where applicable) to validate system reliability and functionality.
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Perform database validations (SQL queries, consistency checks, trade/order data validation).
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Participate in client discussions, providing clear test strategies, reporting defects, and aligning on quality expectations.
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Drive cross-team collaboration to ensure smooth integration testing between trading engines, risk systems, and data pipelines.
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Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated regression and smoke tests.
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Support performance and load testing under real-world scenarios.
Required Skillset
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Strong C++ skills with a good experience of C++11 and C++14.
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Good knowledge in scripting languages like Python.
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Comfortable with working on Linux.
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Adept problem-solving skills, data-structures and algorithms.
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Strong understanding of computer architecture and multi-core architecture.
Desired Skills
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Understanding of multi-threaded programming.
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Network and socket programming knowledge.
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Experience with inter process communication.
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Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as a team player.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a team that hustles - plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits - just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.
Here’s what we offer:
💰 Competitive salary – Get paid what you’re worth.
🌴 Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.
🌍 Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.
✈️ Adventure together – Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings.
🎯 Performance rewards – Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond.
🏥 Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.
⚡ Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.
🧠 Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.
📚 Annual Education Allowance – Take any external course, or certification that makes you better
at your craft.
🏋️ Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.
🚚 Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.
🏆 Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.