Sr Software Engineer In TestLocation: Remote, Various LocationsRole Overview: Apex Systems has an immediate opening for Senior Test Engineer to test and validate complex algorithms that analyze financial market data. This is a long-term contract position with the opportunity to go perm. Candidates will need strong programming skills (Python or Java) and strong SQL skills.
Data layer testing and AWS experience is required, while ML/data science skills are nice to have.Responsibilities:Responsible for identifying project risks and develop mitigation strategies.Create and execute complex test cases based on test strategies and plans.Participate in reviews of system architecture, code and design documents.Perform Independent Assurance on all SDLC phases in a project.Develop automation architecture and set up test frameworks/infrastructure.Design and Develop complex automation code, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/Interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools as required to execute tests.Actively participate in collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.Continually look for ways to innovate and improve testing process to gain efficiencies.Demonstrates business domain expertise in the project involved.Effectively communicate testing activities, findings and project risk in oral and written formats.Qualifications:Bach/Master's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics.5+ years of demonstrable hands on engineering/testing experience.Strong Programming experience (Java/Python)Strong SQLExperience working in a Behavior Driven Development (clientD) environment.Good working knowledge of AWS tools & technologies.Experience testing large data sets - automation testing preferred.Knowledge of various testing methods, with the ability to work independently and in a team.