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Job Description
Exegy is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join their team focused on developing and maintaining high-quality trading systems and market data products. This role involves contributing to the full test lifecycle, developing test automation frameworks, and collaborating closely with development engineers in a hybrid work environment in Belfast.
Key Information
- Location Model: Hybrid
- Location Details: Belfast
- Salary Range: N/A
- Years Experience Min: 2+ years (in SWE/QA and test automation)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Company Industry: FinTech (Market Data, Trading Systems)
- Visa Sponsorship: N/A
- Relocation Assistance: N/A
- Working Hours: N/A
Technical Stack
- Core (Must-Have):
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- C++ (2+ years preferred)
- Test Automation
- CI/CD
- Nice-to-Have:
- Other programming/scripting languages
- ML & AI (for test automation)
- Containerization/Orchestration tools
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
Role & Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the full test lifecycle (analysis, design, implementation, execution, release).
- Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and frameworks.
- Execute functional, non-functional, performance, and security tests.
- Identify, log, track defects, and collaborate on resolution.
- Design and implement robust test automation frameworks.
- Must-Have Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 2+ years experience in software engineering and/or quality assurance.
- 2+ years experience in software development and test automation.
- 2+ years Python and/or shell scripting experience.
- C++ programming experience (2+ years preferred).
- Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Capital markets/financial services knowledge (trading, market data, protocols).
- Experience with financial, transactional, or message-based systems (FIX, SBE).
- Experience building a traceability matrix.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools.
- Cross-platform experience with Linux and Windows.
Company & Culture
- Benefits Highlights:
- N/A
- Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
- N/A
- Company Culture Snippets:
- Emphasis on quality and stability (client focus).
- Collaborative team environment.
- Mentorship opportunities available.
About ExegyExegy is a global leader in intelligent market data, advanced trading systems, and future-proof technology. Exegy serves as a trusted partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy-side, sell-side, exchanges, and financial services technology firms around the globe. Headquartered in St. Louis with regional offices in North America, the UK/Europe and Asia Pacific, Exegy has the global footprint to deliver world-class support and managed services to its customer base of elite financial market participants.Job SummaryExegy is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thorough Software Development Engineer in Test to work directly with Product Development engineers in our development team. The team is responsible for the development, testing, and delivery of new product feature enhancements, fixes, and maintenance updates across a range of products.You are already or will become a product and industry expert in key areas of the trading systems domain. You will work closely with your Manager, Architect, Leads, and other Development Engineers to develop automated Verification and Validation systems, test strategies, plans, and test cases to ensure the high standard of product quality our customers expect. You will advance to mentor other team members in the domain, our products, and QA methods and processes.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the full test lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, test execution, and release processesDevelop and maintain test strategies, plans, and frameworks to ensure comprehensive coverageExecute functional, non-functional, performance, and security tests, ensuring system reliability and complianceIdentify, log, and track defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution and retestingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust test automation frameworksSelf-manage tasks and projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality testing outcomesDevelop expertise in trading systems and company products to enhance test effectivenessProactively identify opportunities for QA process improvement and innovationTrack, analyze, and report testing metrics to ensure continuous quality improvementsStrong client focus, with an emphasis on quality and stability in line with service level agreementsOur Ideal Candidate Has:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent)At least 2 years of experience in software engineering and/or quality assuranceAt least 2 years of experience in software development and test automationAt least 2 years of Python and/or shell scripting experienceC++ programming experience (2+ years preferred)Experience with other programming or scripting languages is a plusExperience building automation testing using ML & AI is a plusCapital markets and/or financial services knowledge (e.g., trading, market data, protocols) is desiredExperience with financial, transactional, or message-based systems (e.g., FIX, FIXFAST, SBE) is desiredExperience building a traceability matrixHands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)Strong test automation expertiseFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration tools is highly desiredCross-platform experience with Linux and Microsoft Windows is desiredPractical knowledge of Agile development methodologies is a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational abilitiesFlexibility to adapt to business needs, including managing multiple tasks
About Exegy
Exegy is a global leader in intelligent market data, advanced trading systems, and future-proof technology. Exegy serves as a trusted partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy-side, sell-side, exchanges, and financial services technology firms around the globe. Headquartered in St. Louis with regional offices in North America, the UK/Europe and Asia Pacific, Exegy has the global footprint to deliver world-class support and managed services to its customer base of elite financial market participants.
Job Summary
Exegy is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thorough Software Development Engineer in Test to work directly with Product Development engineers in our development team. The team is responsible for the development, testing, and delivery of new product feature enhancements, fixes, and maintenance updates across a range of products.
You are already or will become a product and industry expert in key areas of the trading systems domain. You will work closely with your Manager, Architect, Leads, and other Development Engineers to develop automated Verification and Validation systems, test strategies, plans, and test cases to ensure the high standard of product quality our customers expect. You will advance to mentor other team members in the domain, our products, and QA methods and processes.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the full test lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, test execution, and release processes
- Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and frameworks to ensure comprehensive coverage
- Execute functional, non-functional, performance, and security tests, ensuring system reliability and compliance
- Identify, log, and track defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution and retesting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust test automation frameworks
- Self-manage tasks and projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality testing outcomes
- Develop expertise in trading systems and company products to enhance test effectiveness
- Proactively identify opportunities for QA process improvement and innovation
- Track, analyze, and report testing metrics to ensure continuous quality improvements
- Strong client focus, with an emphasis on quality and stability in line with service level agreements
Our Ideal Candidate Has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent)
- At least 2 years of experience in software engineering and/or quality assurance
- At least 2 years of experience in software development and test automation
- At least 2 years of Python and/or shell scripting experience
- C++ programming experience (2+ years preferred)
- Experience with other programming or scripting languages is a plus
- Experience building automation testing using ML & AI is a plus
- Capital markets and/or financial services knowledge (e.g., trading, market data, protocols) is desired
- Experience with financial, transactional, or message-based systems (e.g., FIX, FIXFAST, SBE) is desired
- Experience building a traceability matrix
- Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Strong test automation expertise
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools is highly desired
- Cross-platform experience with Linux and Microsoft Windows is desired
- Practical knowledge of Agile development methodologies is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Flexibility to adapt to business needs, including managing multiple tasks
LocationBelfastEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentResearch and Development
LocationBelfast
LOCATION
Belfast
Employment TypeFull time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
Location TypeHybrid
LOCATION TYPE
Hybrid
DepartmentResearch and Development
DEPARTMENT
Research and Development
About Exegy
Exegy is a global leader in intelligent market data, advanced trading systems, and future-proof technology. Exegy serves as a trusted partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy-side, sell-side, exchanges, and financial services technology firms around the globe. Headquartered in St. Louis with regional offices in North America, the UK/Europe and Asia Pacific, Exegy has the global footprint to deliver world-class support and managed services to its customer base of elite financial market participants.
Job Summary
Exegy is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thorough Software Development Engineer in Test to work directly with Product Development engineers in our development team. The team is responsible for the development, testing, and delivery of new product feature enhancements, fixes, and maintenance updates across a range of products.
You are already or will become a product and industry expert in key areas of the trading systems domain. You will work closely with your Manager, Architect, Leads, and other Development Engineers to develop automated Verification and Validation systems, test strategies, plans, and test cases to ensure the high standard of product quality our customers expect. You will advance to mentor other team members in the domain, our products, and QA methods and processes.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the full test lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, test execution, and release processes
- Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and frameworks to ensure comprehensive coverage
- Execute functional, non-functional, performance, and security tests, ensuring system reliability and compliance
- Identify, log, and track defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution and retesting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust test automation frameworks
- Self-manage tasks and projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality testing outcomes
- Develop expertise in trading systems and company products to enhance test effectiveness
- Proactively identify opportunities for QA process improvement and innovation
- Track, analyze, and report testing metrics to ensure continuous quality improvements
- Strong client focus, with an emphasis on quality and stability in line with service level agreements
Our Ideal Candidate Has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent)
- At least 2 years of experience in software engineering and/or quality assurance
- At least 2 years of experience in software development and test automation
- At least 2 years of Python and/or shell scripting experience
- C++ programming experience (2+ years preferred)
- Experience with other programming or scripting languages is a plus
- Experience building automation testing using ML & AI is a plus
- Capital markets and/or financial services knowledge (e.g., trading, market data, protocols) is desired
- Experience with financial, transactional, or message-based systems (e.g., FIX, FIXFAST, SBE) is desired
- Experience building a traceability matrix
- Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Strong test automation expertise
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools is highly desired
- Cross-platform experience with Linux and Microsoft Windows is desired
- Practical knowledge of Agile development methodologies is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Flexibility to adapt to business needs, including managing multiple tasks
LocationBelfastEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentResearch and Development
LocationBelfast
LOCATION
Belfast
Employment TypeFull time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
Location TypeHybrid
LOCATION TYPE
Hybrid
DepartmentResearch and Development
DEPARTMENT
Research and Development
Job Details
Location
Remote / Belfast, United Kingdom
Key Skills
PythonLinuxC++AgileAiMlShell ScriptingScripting LanguagesTest AutomationFinancial SystemsMicrosoft Windows