Job Title: BGC - Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Location: New York, NY

Firm Overview

FMX Futures Exchange

BGC and the world's leading global investment banks and market-making firms have partnered to create FMX, a combined US Interest Rate Futures Exchange, spot foreign exchange platform, and the world's fastest-growing US cash treasuries platform.

Job Description

Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a deep understanding of the financial industry, particularly in trading systems. This role is critical to ensuring the quality and reliability of our ultra-low latency matching engine. You will be a key member of our agile development team, collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and sales team to deliver high-quality software that meets the demands of a fast-growing exchange.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for various types of testing, including functional, performance, regression, integration, and API testing.
Develop and maintain test frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Collaborate with developers to understand system architecture and identify potential testing gaps.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and design.
Analyze test results and identify defects, providing clear and concise bug reports.
Work closely with product managers and sales to understand requirements and translate them into test cases.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.
Leverage your financial markets knowledge to understand complex trading scenarios and develop appropriate test cases
Stay up-to-date with the latest testing technologies and trends
Contribute to the overall quality and stability of our trading platforms.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to software quality.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a significant focus on test automation.
10+ years of experience working in the financial industry, specifically within exchanges or other high frequency trading environments
Strong understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and financial instruments (e.g., fixed income, FX, derivatives).
Proven experience in developing and implementing UI test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Java).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python, both are used heavily in our custom API based test frameworks.
Proficiency in commonly used messaging protocols such as FIX, ITCH and OUTCH used by most exchanges and trading venues.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or Higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or relevant work experience).

Hybrid Working - We are currently operating a hybrid model for our shared services employees (including this role). We anticipate continuing these arrangements for the foreseeable future with periodic review. Hybrid for Cantor Fitzgerald & its affiliates across the working week, means three days office based and two days remote.

Salary

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $125,000 to $200,000. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Software Developer In Test

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