Client: Banking & Financial Services
Role: QA Automation Developer (Strong Python + SQL Focus)
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ months (Contract), Possibility of Extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and enhance automation frameworks with a strong focus on Core Python development
• Develop, optimize, and execute complex SQL queries for data validation and analysis
• Perform ~70% backend automation testing and ~30% functional validation
• Validate large datasets across trading systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Work closely with trading, data, and engineering teams across asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTC, FX)
• Contribute to scaling and improving an existing automation framework

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in QA Automation / SDET roles with a strong engineering mindset
• Strong proficiency in Core Python (must-have) – not just scripting, but writing scalable, efficient code
• Advanced SQL skills (must-have) – ability to write complex queries, joins, and perform deep data validation
• Hands-on experience with PyTest framework
• Strong experience in backend/API testing and data validation
• 3+ years of experience in Capital Markets, with understanding of front-to-back trading lifecycle
• Solid understanding of data flows and backend systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AWS or cloud-based data/storage systems
• Exposure to high-volume trading or financial data platforms

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location. For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.