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

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.