Sr. QA Automation Engineer - Brokerage / Financial Services Domain (FTE / Hybrid)

Req ID: 381904

We are currently seeking a Sr. QA Automation Engineer - Brokerage / Financial Services Domain (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).

QA Automation Engineer - Brokerage or Financial Services environment is a must

Day to Day Job Duties:

Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and distributed microservices using Selenium/Playwright with Java and Python.

Develop and execute API automation tests for REST and SOAP services using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate.

Validate serverless applications and event-driven workflows built on AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.

Perform end-to-end testing across distributed microservices, asynchronous messaging systems, and enterprise integrations.

Validate API Gateway implementations, RESTful APIs, and contract-first API development using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

Test authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and other security protocols.

Validate event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms and ensure accurate data flow across services and downstream systems.

Analyze CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools to troubleshoot distributed applications, identify root causes, and support issue resolution.

Perform integration testing involving upstream systems, downstream applications, third-party vendors, and external consumers.

Develop reusable, scalable, and data-driven automation frameworks that support continuous testing.

Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.

Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, code reviews, defect triage, and release activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on QA Automation experience, preferably within a brokerage or financial services environment.

Minimum 5+ years of Strong brokerage domain knowledge is required; retirement and investment domain experience is highly preferred.

AWS Certification with hands-on cloud experience is required.

Minimum 5+ years of Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience validating serverless workflows and event-driven architectures in AWS.

Minimum 5+ years of Strong experience troubleshooting distributed applications using CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools.

Minimum 3+ years of automation programming experience using Java and Python.

Minimum 5+ years of Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium and/or Playwright.

Minimum 5+ years of Strong experience with API automation testing (REST/SOAP) using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.

Minimum 5+ years of Strong understanding of HTTP methods, REST principles, request/response lifecycle, headers, cookies, rate limiting, and HTTP status codes.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and contract-first API development.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience testing distributed microservices, complex enterprise integrations, and asynchronous messaging platforms such as Kafka.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience validating end-to-end data flow across APIs, messaging queues, microservices, and downstream systems.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience testing API Gateway solutions such as AWS API Gateway or Kong.

Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and related security standards.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.

Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills across APIs, middleware, cloud services, and distributed systems.

Ability to analyze application logs and trace requests across multiple services.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience working independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering tasks within project timelines.

Minimum 5+ years of Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments with cross-functional teams.

Travel:

N/A

Degree:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

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NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $94,440.00 to $141,660.00. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.