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FX QA Test Lead

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 20, 2026
Title: FX QA Test Lead Location: Chicago, IL - 333 S Wabash - onsite 3 days per week Duration: 12 months with extension; contract-to-hire is the goal Why the Role Is Open Remediation program for back-office FX systems Time-sensitive (upcoming deadlines), so candidates must already understand trading concepts as training on this would take too long Must-Haves: Capital Markets / Financial Services experience - STRONG MUST HAVE Must understand FX trading, what trade is, trade lifecycle events, etc. SQL - VERY STRONG, HANDS-ON: Ability to connect tables, perform joins, functions, slice/dice data Programming: Any language acceptable, preferably Java or Python Databases: Oracle, DB2, Snowflake, SQL Automation: Strong automation background; ability to improve and speed up test cases; DevOps / CI-CD exposure preferred Role Expectations This is not just a QA Manager or people leader -hands-on technical Lead Will guide both manual and automation QA teams Own and drive: Test strategy and test plans Execution timelines Stakeholder communication Problem-solving without being spoon-fed Looking for someone self-motivated with ownership mentality Team will focus heavily on: SQL depth Ability to explain database logic How candidates think through testing use cases and problem-solving What's Been Missing in Candidates in the past Weak SQL skills Lack of ownership and ability to independently reason through testing scenarios Too much reliance on being guided vs. leading Other Notes FX-specific experience is highly preferred Someone who can juggle multiple projects and stakeholders is key