Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

About BestEx Research BestEx Research is a financial technology and research firm specializing in building sophisticated execution algorithms and transaction cost modeling tools servicing multiple asset classes. The firm provides high-performance algorithmic execution services to hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through a traditional electronic broker and in a broker-neutral Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Its cloud-based platform, Algo Management System (AMS), is the first end-to-end algorithmic trading solution for equities and futures that delivers an entire ecosystem around execution algorithms, including transaction cost analysis (TCA), an algorithm customization tool called Strategy Studio, a trading dashboard, and pre-trade analytics in a single platform. The platform is currently live for U.S., Europe, and Canadian equities and global futures trading. BestEx Research is disrupting a $100 billion industry by challenging the status quo of stale, black-box solutions from banks and offering next-generation execution algorithms that combine performance improvement with transparency and customization. BestEx Research uses leading-edge technology to support its low-latency, highly scalable research and trading systems, with its backend in C++, research libraries in C++/Python and R, and web-based technologies for delivering its front-end platforms. BestEx Research’s mission is to become the leader in automation and measurement of execution across asset classes globally and significantly reduce transaction costs for our clients. Visit bestexresearch.com for more information about our mission, products, research, and services. About the Role? We are looking for Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to take ownership of QA strategy and execution within our Algorithm Management System (AMS) team. This is a critical leadership role in a high-performance, multi-asset algorithmic trading firm that thrives at the intersection of finance and technology. You will lead a team of QA professionals and work closely with software engineers and product stakeholders to ensure that our platforms meet the highest standards for reliability, security, and performance. You’ll define the vision for QA processes, automation, and quality governance across a mature, evolving system. Key Responsibilities: · Develop and lead a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with business goals and technical requirements. · Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. · Own QA deliverables across projects, ensuring quality targets are met within timelines. · Drive test automation strategy, framework selection, and implementation for both frontend and backend systems. · Design and oversee test plans, test cases, and traceability documentation. · Coordinate closely with engineering and product teams throughout the development lifecycle. · Identify and track defects, conduct root cause analysis, and drive resolution across systems. · Champion continuous improvement in test coverage, automation, performance testing, and CI/CD workflows. Generate and communicate meaningful test metrics and reports to stakeholders. Requirements You Should Have: · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. · 5+ years of experience in QA, test automation, or software engineering roles, including: - Leading QA for mature, complex platforms. - Building test strategies aligned with agile development. - Designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks. - Prioritizing and managing QA efforts across multiple teams or projects: · Proficiency in - JavaScript/React, SQL - Automating applications with Cypress/Playwright and CI/CD Integration - Tools such as JIRA, Jenkins, Git, and regression testing platforms - REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases - Deep understanding of QA methodologies, risk-based testing, and agile SDLC. · Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. · Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. · Experience with AG Grid Impact You’ll Have · Establish and guide QA best practices, tools, and workflows across the team. · Mentor and support junior QA engineers in their development. · Drive automation, testing efficiency, and quality across complex systems. · Influence product reliability at scale in one of the most demanding tech-finance domains. Benefits Why Join Us? BestEx Research’s Bangalore office is not an “offshore center.” It’s a core engineering and research hub—working on the exact same problems and projects as our U.S. team. You’ll be part of the global brain trust. What You’ll Love: · Zero bureaucracy, · A high-trust environment where performance speaks louder than hierarchy. · Competitive compensation in India. · Opportunities for Global exposure #LI-DM1