Middle QA Engineer (FX)
Why Join Exadel We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks. From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next. What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving. About the Client A leading North American financial services provider operating across personal, commercial, wealth management, and capital markets sectors. Following recent strategic acquisitions, the top-tier bank has significantly expanded its international footprint. Now executing an "AI-first" strategy, the organization has launched a dedicated institute for applied AI and quantum computing to drive productivity and deliver hyper-personalized digital experiences for millions of global customers. What You’ll Do Partner with developers, Business Analysts, traders, and project managers to ensure high-quality delivery of Fixed Income trading applications Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies covering functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end workflows Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts with full traceability to business requirements Validate complete Fixed Income trade lifecycle flows including order creation, execution, allocation, confirmation, settlement, and post-trade processing Perform testing across OMS/EMS integrations, electronic trading platforms, and downstream systems Validate workflows across RFQ platforms, dealer-to-client (D2C), and dealer-to-dealer (D2D) trading Develop and maintain automated test suites; add and enhance automated test coverage Validate data pipelines including ingestion, normalization, enrichment, transformation, and consumption across systems Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive issues through to resolution with clear root cause analysis Participate in release cycles, supporting SIT, UAT, and production validation activities Work closely with cross-functional teams to define testing scope, environments, and data requirements What You Bring Strong Fixed Income domain expertise with deep understanding of instruments such as: Government and corporate bonds, Treasury bills/notes, Repo/Reverse repo, Interest rate derivatives (IRS, FRAs), Credit products (CDS, credit-linked instruments) Proven experience validating end-to-end Fixed Income trade workflows across front-to-back systems Strong understanding of bond pricing, yield calculations, accrued interest, duration, and risk measures (DV01, convexity) Hands-on experience with OMS/EMS platforms, trading venues, and dealer connectivity Good understanding of FIX protocol (4.x/5.x) including message flows, session management, and onboarding Strong experience in both manual testing and test automation frameworks/tools Experience in integration testing across trading platforms, market data systems, and downstream processing systems Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing Experience working in Linux/Unix and Windows environments Strong understanding of real-time data flows and low-latency trading systems Ability to troubleshoot complex issues using both technical and domain expertise Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Nice to have Experience with Fixed Income pricing engines, yield curves, and market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) Familiarity with trade reporting, regulatory requirements (e.g., TRACE, MiFID II), and post-trade systems Experience with electronic trading platforms Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration English level Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate Legal & Hiring Information Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs Your Benefits at Exadel Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details. International projects In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility Medical healthcare Recognition program Ongoing learning & reimbursement Well-being program Team events & local benefits Sports compensation Referral bonuses Top-tier equipment provision Exadel Culture We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.