job summary: The QA/Automation Analyst, who reports to the QA Team Lead, ensures the quality of the application software in the implementation environment and that it is fully tested. He/She participates in the development and management of software solutions to perform the range of functional, integration and regression testing. Finally, he/she interacts with the development and support teams to ensure that all products meet established quality standards at all stages of the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities: Design, develop and manage automation solutions (software and hardware).Act as a key resource and provide support to the team.Act as a resource person within the Quality Assurance team for technical knowledge and commitment.Identifies and assesses software quality risks.Participate in the establishment of a quality culture based on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of the quality delivered.Be able to translate operational and financial requirements into test scenarios.Organize and manage test environments.Develop innovative automation ideas to reduce manual labor time.Help train and mentor new department employees.Design and deliver formal and informal training.Provide production support as required.Support user acceptance testing with customers to ensure the highest level of quality.Make recommendations for process and technical improvements.Demonstrate an ability to adapt to new environments, be able to learn quickly to use new technologies and have a team spirit and an optimistic attitude.Be able to coordinate and perform all testing activities according to the software development process based on the Waterfall model. Experience: 8+ years' experience in the areas of software development and quality assurance.Work experience in the capital markets and/or stock exchange sector.In-depth understanding of software quality assurance methods, tools and processes.Competence in automation concepts and scripting skills.Application Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Experience working in UNIX/LINUX environments.Experience working with Python or other software language.strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and excellent technical and analytical abilities.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Attention to detail.Experience with trading system developmentstrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and excellent technical and analytical abilitiesstrong work ethics.Organized and methodicalAble to deal changing prioritiesTeam playerbilingual, French and English, spoken and written. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field location: CHICAGO, Illinois job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 135,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Responsibilities: Design, develop and manage automation solutions (software and hardware).Act as a key resource and provide support to the team.Act as a resource person within the Quality Assurance team for technical knowledge and commitment.Identifies and assesses software quality risks.Participate in the establishment of a quality culture based on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of the quality delivered.Be able to translate operational and financial requirements into test scenarios.Organize and manage test environments.Develop innovative automation ideas to reduce manual labor time.Help train and mentor new department employees.Design and deliver formal and informal training.Provide production support as required.Support user acceptance testing with customers to ensure the highest level of quality.Make recommendations for process and technical improvements.Demonstrate an ability to adapt to new environments, be able to learn quickly to use new technologies and have a team spirit and an optimistic attitude.Be able to coordinate and perform all testing activities according to the software development process based on the Waterfall model. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 8 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: QualityQualityUNIX Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.