JR. Software Quality Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Quality Engineer to join a growing Derivatives team within a leading asset management and insurance platform. This role is essential to the support and evolution of Middle Office applications, with a focus on reconciliation, collateral management, and settlement operations.

The Opportunity: Growth-Oriented Role

Client is specifically looking to invest in junior- to mid-level talent (1–2 years of professional experience). We prioritize attitude, adaptability, and an ownership mindset over a long list of years of technical experience. If you are a proactive engineer eager to master the complexities of the financial derivatives market and modern AI-driven testing, this is an ideal platform for your career growth.

The Opportunity: Growth-Oriented Role

The hiring team is specifically looking to invest in junior- to mid-level talent (1–2 years of professional experience). We prioritize attitude, adaptability, and an ownership mindset over a long list of years of technical experience. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by senior engineers and trained in high-level financial systems and modern automation tools.

Primary Responsibilities (Training Provided)

• Learn to execute end-to-end testing of middle-office derivative applications, ensuring the accuracy of core financial operations such as trade settlements and reconciliations.
• Develop skills in designing, writing, and executing structured test plans and test cases for both UI and API layers.
• Gain experience logging, triaging, and tracking bugs through resolution while collaborating closely with the development team.
• Work alongside senior QA members to maintain existing suites and receive training on the team''s strategic migration from Selenium to Playwright.
• Learn to proactively leverage AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT) to streamline day-to-day activities, including test plan generation and data synthesis.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies to identify risks and improve the testability of new .NET-based features.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional experience in a Software Quality/Testing role.
• Basic understanding of the QA lifecycle, including manual testing and bug reporting.
• Familiarity with .NET environments. Exposure to Web and API testing (e.g., Postman) is helpful.
• A proactive, "on-your-toes" attitude. In a fast-paced trading environment, you must be ready to accept challenges and take full ownership of your growth.
• Ability to work on-site 2 days per week (Hybrid) in Topeka.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong interest in learning Playwright or Selenium.
• Interest in financial services, investment banking, or insurance (prior experience is a plus, but not required).
• Curious about using AI-driven tools to enhance testing productivity.