Senior Automated Software Test Engineer - Algorithmic Trading Systems  

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all production code is comprehensively tested before release.
• Write comprehensive, reusable and readable code tests.
• Champion, review and guide production system developer unit testing.
• Manage a closed loop testing methodology where defects trigger the creation of regression tests and software quality (measured as a function of defect rates) is monitored and used as a driver for improvements to the software development process.
• Continuous integration & devops - Integrating testing into deployment pipelines.
• Liaise and cooperate with team members both in Manilla and Sydney.
• We trust you to get the job done.

• Whilst production code is written in Typescript and hosted on Node.js, code-based tests are expected to be language agnostic so within reason the selection of test development language(s) will be your decision.
• Knowledge of automated testing methodologies, tools and frameworks.
• Experience in designing and implementing automated testing of back-end services and associated APIs.
• Proficient understanding of development support tools, such as Git, Slack & Jira.
• Team skills - great verbal and written English communication skills - especially as our team is spread between Manila and Sydney.
• Experience with an agile development methodology such as SCRUM.
• A bachelors or masters degree in computer science or software engineering is preferred, but other university qualifications coupled with solid software development experience will also be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years combined software development and automated testing experience since university.
• Interest and experience in cryptocurrencies, blockchain, financial markets or trading would be a bonus for applicants!

Nice to have interests:

• Trading
• Blockchain
• Cryptocurrencies

Team skills + responsibilities:

• Time Management
• Team Player
• Agile Development is a bonus