Required Skills & Experience
6+ years of software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience in Java application development.
Experience developing end-to-end functional automation test cases using Playwright with Java.
Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration.
Experience working and integrating with Xray (Jira Test Management) for test planning, execution, and reporting.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and quality engineering practices.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and drive solutions from analysis through implementation.
Experience performing complex technical and functional analysis, design, development, and testing activities.
Knowledge of application architecture principles and participation in design/architecture reviews.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Exposure to Trading / Order Management Systems (OMS) / Financial Services domain is a plus but not mandatory.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks, API testing, and integration testing.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated functional test frameworks and test suites using Playwright and Java.
Build and implement end-to-end test scenarios across web applications.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Manage test execution, defect tracking, and reporting through Xray/Jira.
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business parties to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
Participate in architecture and design discussions and work towards innovative technical solutions.
Support all testing phases, including system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance and procedures.
Enhance process improvements and automation enhancements.
Participate in production/application support and on-call rotation as required.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Strong hands-on Java application development experience
- Experience developing end-to-end functional automation test cases using Playwright with Java
- Exposure to cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration
- Experience with Xray and Jira Test Management for test planning, execution, and reporting
- Understanding of SDLC, testing methodologies, and quality engineering practices
- Ability to work independently and drive solutions from analysis through implementation
- Experience with technical and functional analysis, design, development, and testing
- Knowledge of application architecture principles and participation in design or architecture reviews
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience in Trading, Order Management Systems, or Financial Services
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks, API testing, and integration testing
What We Do
CTI Consulting is a South Florida technology solutions and staffing firm founded in 1998. It provides IT staffing and nearshore staffing services for startups through Fortune 100 companies, alongside digital-product work such as designing, testing, deploying, improving, and updating mobile applications. The company emphasizes close client collaboration, comprehensive candidate evaluation, continuing education, and innovative, scalable software solutions that improve operational efficiency.
