Position Overview

Our Client, major pan-European commercial banking group, is seeking a QA Kondor+ Automation Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated testing frameworks for the core Kondor+ trading and risk management platform. In this role, you will bridge the gap between financial business logic and software automation, ensuring the stability, performance, and accuracy of high-criticality Treasury and Capital Markets systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Design & Automation: Build, maintain, and extend scalable test automation frameworks specifically tailored for Finastra Kondor+ (including Kondor Trade Processing, K+ Real-Time, and risk modules).

• Test Strategy Execution: Define test scenarios, test cases, and regression suites covering front-to-back trading workflows, pricing engines, position keeping, and regulatory reporting.

• API & Backend Testing: Automate verification of upstream/downstream integrations, EOD (End of Day) processing, database extractions (Sybase/Oracle), and messaging queues (TIBCO, MQ).

• Defect Life Cycle Management: Identify, log, track, and isolate defects using tools like Jira or ALM. Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and Developers to ensure rapid resolution.

• CI/CD Integration: Integrate test automation suites into continuous delivery pipelines (Jenkins/ GitLab CI) to enforce quality gates during deployment cycles.

Qualifications & Skills

Domain & Platform Expertise (Crucial)

•Deep technical understanding of the Finastra Kondor+ architecture (Kplus, Kiodex, or OpenTrade interfaces).

•Hands-on experience validating Capital Markets financial instruments (FX, Money Markets, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Swaps).

•Solid understanding of risk management concepts (VaR, P&L evaluation, position keeping).

Automation & Technical Skills

•Strong proficiency in automation scripting using Python , Java, or C#.

•Experience with enterprise-level automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, or proprietary trading test frameworks).

•Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries for database validation (Sybase, Oracle, or SQL Server).

•Experience navigating Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.

Professional Competencies

•Strong analytical mindset with an eye for detail in complex multi-tier financial architectures.

•Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

•Agile environment experience (Scrum/Kanban).

Hard skills

• Python
• Java
• C#
• Selenium
• Kondor +

Soft skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Written Communication