Senior Algorithm QA Engineer

Description

Fluent Trade Technologies is the fastest ‘end-to-end’ data & trading technology provider in the FX, Fixed Income and Futures markets.

Fluent is a market leader with a significant tier 1 & 2 client base in the financial world.

Fluent's market-leading ultra-low latency solutions are used by many of the markets' largest participants and include: connectivity, smart data distribution, market-making & pricing engine tools and revolutionary embedded pre-trade risk and behavioral controls.

We are seeking a Senior Algorithmic QA Engineer.

In this role, you will test and validate trading algorithms end-to-end for our customers. The ideal candidate comes from a bank's trading desk, hedge fund, or trading firm, and knows how bank-grade execution and pricing algorithms work in production.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience testing, validating, or analyzing trading algorithms at an investment bank, hedge fund, prop trading, or market-making firm.
• Hands-on experience testing and validating trading algorithms in production.
• Strong understanding of FX.
• Solid knowledge of market microstructure, order types, venue mechanics, and the order lifecycle.
• Proven experience in backtesting, simulation, and statistical validation of algorithm results.
• Experience defining test strategies focused on algorithm integrity and robustness in volatile market conditions.
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python or C++) for testing and analysis (C++ is an advantage).
• B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or similar.
• Fluent English.
• Based in Europe.