QA Engineer II

About the job 
HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a dedicated QA Engineer II to help us ensure the quality and reliability of our products.

As a QA Engineer II at HPR, you will:

• Work closely with our Support and Development teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Conduct individual component testing for front-end Java GUIs, front-end Web GUIs, backend C applications, backend Python applications, and order entry trading protocols.
• Perform system level integration testing, including multiple backend C applications and full end-to-end system testing from order entry to front-end GUIs and reporting.
• Simulate entire trading days to ensure the system’s reliability and performance.
• Document and track bugs, providing detailed reports to the development team.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough testing of our products.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software design and implementation.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a QA Engineer role or similar.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with testing front-end and backend applications.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with financial market applications or trading systems.
• Knowledge of C, Java, Python, programming.
• Knowledge of a Web stack.
• Familiarity with order entry trading protocols.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Understanding of network protocols and socket programming.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

 Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship