It's time to transform markets
Existing workflows within syndicated loan and CLO markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, overcomplicated, and time-consuming. It’s time for a change.
Octaura is reimagining the way these markets trade, with efficiency, transparency and simplicity at the heart of what we do. We bring trading capabilities, data and analytics together for the first time on a digitized platform–fundamentally transforming the markets and streamlining workflows like never before.
At Octaura, everyone belongs
It’s essential that Octaurians are confident in knowing they have the space to use their voice and talents. The world is diverse and we actively want our team to reflect this. We’re a values-driven company and by engaging, solving and evolving together, we create a culture that is collaborative, transparent, impactful and innovative. And fun!
The role in a nutshell
Octaura’s SDET Engineer will be responsible for automation and performance testing, as well as chaos engineering and supporting our trading platform. Successful candidates should have a strong testing background with particular emphasis in electronic trading systems and/or Fixed Income Markets.
This is an exciting time for Octaura as we are rapidly growing and are looking for energetic, collaborative and driven thinkers to join us! Please note this role is based out of our NYC office and our current structure is 4 days in the office (Monday-Thursday), 1 day (Friday) from home.
Core responsibilities
- Execution of programs and automated scripts for testing purposes (regression, performance, load) for GUI/Frontend and Backend applications (API, FIX, etc.)
- Oversee the functional and performance testing of new products and regression test existing products during each release cycle
- Manage the automation, testing, documenting, defect tracking and information flow of multiple projects during each cycle
- Collaborate often with Product, Go to Market and Support teams to clarify specs, raise issues/concerns and identify risks throughout the software development life cycle
- Write efficient and effective automated test cases and test scripts based upon specification documents and business user interactions as well as create test scenarios based on understanding of systems in order to regression test, test new functionality and stress conditions (both automated and manual)
- Investigate production issues by recreating in test environments, working with development for resolution and coordinating with Application Support for release
- Drive the development of new automation tools and maintaining existing automation tools
- Actively contribute to ongoing process improvement to help streamline the development life cycle
- Keep abreast of changes in browser capabilities and multimedia development standards and test accordingly
Desired experience
- Hands-on experience working with test automation frameworks/tools for Ul, API and Performance testing. Bonus for understanding of FIX protocol testing.
- Deep understanding in one or more Object Oriented programming languages. Experience preferred in JavaScript, Typescript or Python.
- Solid experience working with the latest web-based test frameworks/tools such as Playwright, PyTest, Selenium, Postman (or similar).
- Experience in architecting and implementing test automation solutions and frameworks for front-end and back-end systems.
- Solid understanding of git workflow in GitHub, GitLab or similar git-based version control systems.
- Support configuring and developing solutions for Cl/ CD with experience with tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, GitLab or similar.
- Familiarity with Test Driven Development concepts.
- Experience collaborating with developers on test automation scenarios, by pairing, reviewing API, integration and E2E tests.
- Ability to accomplish complex engineering tasks independently and capacity to work in a high growth, fast-paced environment preferably in finance or similar.
- Experience working in Linux environment is a big plus
The base pay range for this position in New York is $150,000 - $180,000 annually. Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Equity and year-end bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Octaura's internal or external careers site.
Octaura Work Perks
At Octaura, our people are our most valuable asset, and we are pleased to offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Competitive Parental Leave
- Daily breakfast, coffee and snacks in the office
- 90% company-paid healthcare
- Onsite gym & discounted membership
We’re committed to equal opportunity employment
Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
What We Do
Octaura is an electronic trading solution created by the industry – for the industry. Backed by eight major US financial institutions, Octaura has reimagined the way the syndicated loan and the CLO markets trade. Efficiency, transparency and simplicity are at the heart of what we do.
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