Murex Automation Specialist | Trade Lifecycle & Messaging Standards

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Murex Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automation solutions supporting the testing and validation of trading and back-office processes within the Murex platform. This role focuses on designing, executing, and optimizing automated test scripts using MXTest, ensuring end-to-end trade lifecycle validation and data integrity. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in financial systems, automation frameworks, and Murex configurations to ensure high-quality deployments, support system stability, and advance automation maturity.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Proven experience with MXTest automation framework in Murex environments (5+ years)

• Hands-on expertise in end-to-end trade lifecycle testing, especially trade capture to Back Office validations

• Strong understanding of Back Office processes and SWIFT ISO 20022 messages support

• Knowledge of SQL and Unix/Linux for data validation and scripting

• Familiarity with trade lifecycle management and trade validation tools

• Good debugging, troubleshooting, and technical support skills

Preferred:

• Experience in financial services related to capital markets, banking, or trading platforms

• Exposure to automation tools like UFT, Selenium, or equivalent for regression testing

• Hands-on with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and cloud testing environments

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate end-to-end trading, booking, and back-office workflows

• Perform comprehensive trade lifecycle validation using MXTest, including SWIFT messages and external integrations

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve automation or configuration issues in a timely manner

• Collaborate with functional teams to understand business requirements and develop validation scenarios

• Maintain detailed documentation on test scripts, test results, and defect logs

• Support regression testing cycles, ensuring high test coverage and system stability

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

• Continuously evaluate and improve automation scripts, frameworks, and testing strategies

• Support integration and QA teams by providing technical expertise during testing phases

• Contribute to ongoing process improvements in automation standards and practices

Technical Skills (By Category)

Languages & Scripting:

• Required: MXTest scripting, SQL, Unix shell scripting

• Preferred: Python, Java, or other scripting languages supporting automation and data validation

Trade & Back-Office Knowledge:

• Familiarity with trade lifecycle flows, SWIFT messaging standards, and Back Office processes (especially in capital markets)

Tools & Frameworks:

• MXTest automation framework

• SQL Query tools for data validation

• DevOps tools: Jenkins, Git (for version control)

Platforms & Protocols:

• Experience with SWIFT ISO 20022 messages and trade message standards

• Basic understanding of secure file transfer protocols and encryption practices in financial messaging

Experience Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in automation testing within the Murex platform or similar financial systems

• Proven track record in end-to-end trade lifecycle validation and automation in trading or banking environments

• Solid experience in SQL, Unix/Linux scripting, and system troubleshooting

• Familiarity with financial messaging standards like SWIFT ISO 20022 is desired

• Experience working with cross-functional teams supporting project execution and deployment in an agile environment

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, review, and execute MXTest automation scripts for new feature testing and regression cycles

• Validate trade and back-office processes end-to-end, including message standards and system integrations

• Troubleshoot automation failures, optimize scripts, and ensure accuracy of test results

• Collaborate with functional, operational, and QA teams on validation scenarios and defect resolution

• Maintain thorough documentation of scripts, test cases, and defect tracking logs

• Support deployment activities, regression testing, and verification across multiple releases

• Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups

• Continuously explore new tools, industry standards, and best practices in financial automation testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or equivalent technical discipline

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Murex testing/automation, especially MXTest automation

• Experience with trade lifecycle workflows and financial messaging standards (SWIFT ISO 20022)

• Proven experience in end-to-end validation, automation framework development, and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of SQL, Unix/Linux scripting, and configuration management in financial systems

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex financial environments

• Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams

• Attention to detail, process-oriented, and quality-focused mindset

• Adaptability to evolving financial regulations, systems, and technologies

• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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