Senior QA Automation Engineer, New York

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our newly created sub-practice, dedicated to serving a mature and impactful long-term client in the financial services industry. This role requires a balance of independent work and teamwork, focusing on advancing the client's agenda. The ideal candidate will possess some understanding of the financial services sector, coupled with a proven track record of independent work, team collaboration, and client relationship management. Join us to make a meaningful impact and contribute within our innovative team.

Development Expertise:

• Proficient in Java (8-21), including Lambdas, Streams API, and functional programming paradigms.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring (Core, MVC, Security, Data).
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Python or Scala.
• Hands-on experience building, integrating, and testing distributed systems.
• Experience with RDBMS systems like Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Comfortable working with application servers such as Tomcat or JBoss.
• Experience developing APIs and integrating services in cloud environments (preferably AWS).

QA & Test Automation Skills:

• Strong experience building and executing UI and API test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, or Karate.
• Solid programming skills in Java or JavaScript for creating modular, maintainable test code.
• Knowledge of automation design patterns (e.g., POM).
• Experience integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).
• Familiar with cross-browser testing, performance testing, and accessibility testing.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured.

Cloud & DevOps:

• Familiar with Docker, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Hands-on experience developing and automating cloud infrastructure and deployments.
• Understanding of AWS services such as IAM, S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, CloudFront, and Secrets Manager.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated delivery strategies.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience building decision support or trading applications in financial services.
• Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• VBA scripting knowledge is a plus.
• Basic Linux and SQL knowledge.
• Familiarity with BDD methodologies and tools like Cucumber is advantageous.

The base salary range is - $160,000-$180,000

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role and level.

Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.

Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company dedicated to the financial services industry. We were founded in 2002 to fill a need in the Financial Technology marketplace for high-end execution and reliable delivery of technology projects.

We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney.

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.