8+ years in large-scale software development and QA environments
5-7+ years developing automation frameworks using Java or Python
Strong experience with Selenium and API testing tools like Postman
Solid SQL skills for validating complex trade and financial data
Minimum 2+ years supporting Front Office Fixed Income or Derivatives workflows
Strong understanding of OTC trade lifecycle processes
Experience with capital markets platforms such as Sophis, Murex, or similar systems
Hands-on experience using Xray within JIRA for test case management
Responsibilities
Design, build, and expand automated test frameworks for trading applications
Develop and execute automated and manual test cases aligned to trade workflows
Validate deal ticket entry and trade handoff to back office systems
Perform API, UI, and data validation testing using tools like Selenium and SQL
Convert business requirements into scalable automation scripts
Conduct impact assessments for new features and production changes
Identify, document, and track defects in JIRA, ensuring traceability
Benefits
Opportunity to work on revenue-generating front office trading systems
Exposure to complex OTC derivatives workflows
High-visibility role supporting global stakeholders
Collaborative Agile environment with strong engineering standards
Full Job Description
Job Description Be Part Of A High-Performing Global Capital Markets Technology Team:
This opportunity sits within a global financial institution supporting mission-critical Front Office Sales & Trading platforms. The team operates at the intersection of business and technology, partnering closely with traders, quantitative teams, and application developers to ensure stability, performance, and accuracy across complex OTC trading workflows. The environment is fast-paced, risk-sensitive, and highly collaborative, supporting fixed income and derivatives products across international markets.
This role plays a key part in strengthening automation maturity and ensuring trade lifecycle accuracy across systems that support swaps, interest rate products, caps/floors, and other derivatives. The team values technical depth, domain fluency, and strong cross-cultural communication-particularly between global and Japan-based stakeholders.
What's In Store For You:
Opportunity to work on revenue-generating front office trading systems
Exposure to complex OTC derivatives workflows and capital markets platforms
High-visibility role supporting global stakeholders across business and technology
Collaborative Agile environment with strong engineering standards
How You Will Make An Impact:
Design, build, and expand automated test frameworks using Java or Python for front office trading applications
Develop and execute automated and manual test cases aligned to trade lifecycle workflows
Validate deal ticket entry, risk revaluation ("reval"), and trade handoff to back office booking and settlement systems
Perform API, UI, and data validation testing using tools such as Selenium, Postman, and SQL
Convert business requirements and Xray test scenarios into scalable automation scripts
Conduct impact assessments for new features and production changes
Identify, document, and track defects in JIRA, ensuring traceability and root cause analysis
Collaborate closely with developers, QA analysts, and business stakeholders across regions
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning sessions
Provide bilingual (Japanese/English) communication support between global technology teams and Japan-based stakeholders
Are you a proven QA/SDET professional with Front Office Sales & Trading expertise?
8+ years of experience in large-scale software development and QA environments
5-7+ years of hands-on experience developing automation frameworks using Java or Python
Strong experience with Selenium and API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
Solid SQL skills with experience validating complex trade and financial data
Minimum 2+ years of experience supporting Front Office Fixed Income or Derivatives Sales & Trading workflows
Strong understanding of OTC trade lifecycle processes, including risk evaluation and downstream booking
Experience with capital markets platforms such as Sophis, Murex, Summit, Numerix, ION, CRD, or similar systems preferred
Hands-on experience using Xray within JIRA for test case management and defect tracking
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Language Requirements:
Professional fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders in both regions
Experience supporting cross-border technology or trading teams is strongly preferred
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code review processes
Knowledge of mobile or web performance testing
Exposure to banking or financial services regulatory environments
