Overview

Job Purpose

We are seeking an SDET / Senior QA Engineer to accelerate functional testing through AI-augmented tools and intelligent automation. You will leverage Claude AI, Playwright, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) to design and execute comprehensive functional tests to reduce manual effort while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

As the last line of defense before production releases, you will ensure our Trading Platforms and related products function according to requirements by using AI to intelligently generate tests, analyze defects, and optimize test execution. You are passionate about quality but impatient with manual, repetitive testing, you use AI and smart tooling to amplify human expertise.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze system specifications
Collaborate with team members to develop effective strategies and test plans
Use Claude AI to automatically generate test cases, test scenarios from requirements and user stories
Leverage Claude for intelligent test locator generation (Playwright selectors) to handle complex financial application UIs
Write and execute Playwright-based functional tests that cover critical user scenarios and Order & Trading workflows
Use AI to analyze test failures, suggest root causes, and recommend fixes
Apply MCP to connect Claude with requirements systems, defect trackers, and test execution logs for full-context analysis
Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
Troubleshoot system issues within QA, development and product management
Work with cross-functional teams (dev, product, business) to validate quality throughout SDLC

Knowledge and Experience

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
5+ years in Quality Assurance or software testing roles
Proven ability to design comprehensive test cases and test plans
Strong experience in functional, regression, and integration testing
Hands-on experience with SQL for database validation and test data queries
Experience in project management and QA methodology
Working knowledge of test management software (e.g. Jira and ALM)
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Strong organizational skills

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Experience with Fixed Income and/or Derivative Trading Platforms, a big plus
Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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