Test Automation Engineer

About the Role

At Ceryneian, we’re building a next-generation, research-driven algorithmic trading platform aimed at democratizing access to hedge fund-grade financial analytics. Headquartered in California, Ceryneian is a fintech innovation company dedicated to empowering traders with sophisticated yet accessible tools for quantitative research, strategy development, and execution.

Our flagship platform is currently under development. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a foundational role in designing and building the core trading engine and research infrastructure from the ground up. Your work will focus on developing performance-critical components that power backtesting, real-time strategy execution, and seamless integration with brokers and data providers. You’ll be responsible for bridging core engine logic with Python-based strategy interfaces, supporting a modular system architecture for isolated and scalable strategy execution, and building robust abstractions for data handling and API interactions. This role is central to delivering the reliability, flexibility, and performance that our users will rely on in fast-moving financial markets.

We are a remote-first team and are open to hiring exceptional candidates globally.

Core Tasks

·      Build and maintain the trading engine core for execution, backtesting, and event logging.

·      Develop isolated strategy execution runners to support multi-user, multi-strategy environments.

·      Implement abstraction layers for brokers and market data feeds to offer a unified API experience.

·      Bridge the core engine language with Python strategies using gRPC, ZeroMQ, or similar interop technologies.

·      Implement logic to parse and execute JSON-based strategy DSL from the strategy builder.

·      Design compute-optimized components for multi-asset workflows and scalable backtesting.

·      Capture real-time state, performance metrics, and slippage for both live and simulated runs.

·      Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to support high-availability deployments.

Top Technical Competencies

·      Proficiency in distributed systems, concurrency, and system design.

·      Strong backend/server-side development skills using C++, Rust, C#, Erlang, or Python.

·      Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms with a focus on low-latency performance.

·      Experience with event-driven and messaging-based architectures (e.g., ZeroMQ, Redis Streams).

·      Familiarity with Linux-based environments and system-level performance tuning.

Bonus Competencies

·      Understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and algorithmic trading strategies.

·      3–5 years of prior Backend experience.

·      Hands-on experience with backtesting frameworks or financial market simulators.

·      Experience with sandboxed execution environments or paper trading platforms.

·      Advanced knowledge of multithreading, memory optimization, or compiler construction.

·      Educational background from Tier-I or Tier-II institutions with strong computer science fundamentals, a passion for scalable system design, and a drive to build cutting-edge fintech infrastructure.

What We Offer

·      Opportunity to shape the backend architecture of a next-gen fintech startup.

·      A collaborative, technically driven culture.

·      Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.

·      Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly environment for candidates across the globe.

·      Exposure to financial modeling, trading infrastructure, and real-time applications.

·      Collaboration with a world-class team from Pomona, UCLA, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont McKenna.

Ideal Candidate

You’re a backend-first thinker who’s obsessed with reliability, latency, and architectural flexibility. You enjoy building scalable systems that transform complex strategy logic into high-performance, real-time trading actions. You think in microseconds, architect for fault tolerance, and build APIs designed for developer extensibility.

Position: Senior iOS Developer

Experience: 5+ years

Base Location: Bangalore (Remote Work)

Job Type: Full-time

Interview Rounds: 2 Online Assessments + 3/4 Technical Rounds

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative Senior iOS Developer to lead the development of our industry-leading energy workforce navigation app. You will play a key role in understanding the navigation domain and collaborate with us to craft new features that meet the evolving market demands. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a proven track record in iOS development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Optimization: Address performance issues to ensure the app runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve development roadblocks to maintain a seamless workflow.
• Proactive Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the app's performance and user experience.
• Modern Code Practices: Utilize best practices and the latest tools (such as Swift) to ensure the app is compatible with the newest iOS features.
• User-Centric Development: Understand user pain points and needs, particularly those related to fieldwork, to deliver solutions that meet their unique challenges.
• Design and Development Collaboration: Work closely with designers to transform concepts into efficient, user-friendly app features.
• Offline Functionality: Develop features that function seamlessly offline, especially those handling large datasets and location data.
• Automation: Implement systems for automated testing and release of app updates.
• Comprehensive Testing: Develop thorough test plans to ensure the app is of the highest quality and free of bugs.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure all design elements are implemented accurately, considering all edge cases and dependencies to deliver a polished, dependable app.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with mobile developers, backend developers, QA engineers, designers, project managers, and product owners. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in our collaborative environment.
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Required Expertise:

• Swift and Objective-C: Demonstrated mastery in Swift and Objective-C.
• Data Management: Extensive experience with SQLite and Core Data, including optimization.
• GPS and Location Services: Proficient in integrating GPS and location services to enhance the user experience within the app (experience in building navigation features is a plus).
• Optional Skills: Familiarity with GraphQL and experience with subscription management in the App Store are advantageous.
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Education and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with a focus on mobile development.
• Professional Experience: Over 5 years of experience as a Senior iOS Developer, with a history of building high-quality, performant applications.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration within the team.
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About Bluetick Consultants LLP:

Bluetick Consultants LLP is a premier technology services provider dedicated to empowering startups and enterprises in the digital age. We specialize in delivering innovative solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and transformation. Our services include:

• Generative AI and ML Solutions: Leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning to foster innovation and differentiation.
• Cloud Migration: Ensuring seamless transitions to cloud environments with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Strategic Resource Augmentation: Connecting enterprises with top tech talent to achieve strategic goals.
• Digital Product Engineering: From concept to market, focusing on scalable, user-centric design for successful product launches.
• Digital Transformation: Reimagining business operations for digital-first growth and a competitive edge.
• Web & Mobile Development: Crafting comprehensive digital solutions to enhance user experiences and drive engagement.

At Bluetick Consultants, we are committed to providing our clients with the expertise and tools needed to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Our team of seasoned professionals works closely with businesses to deliver customized, high-impact solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team to build Flutter application.
• Architect, build and maintain an excellent mobile application with clean code.
• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience.
• Integrate third-party API's.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Release applications to the Apple and Google Play stores.
• Ability to take absolute ownership over assigned work.

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years of professional mobile application development experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience working with Flutter.
• Extensive knowledge of Dart language and ecosystem.
• Understanding of Restful API and experience on various client libraries.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Meaningful experience working in a startup environment.

• Good knowledge in manual testing through test case estimation, test case preparation, and test reporting
• Design & develop test cases based on available requirement specifications and verification plans, execute tests cases at least 1+ years
• Good experience in Ad-Hoc testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, Re-testing, Smoke testing, running Selenium automated tests for 3+ years.
• Knowledge in Selenium and Java.
• Good exposure to Non-functional testing
• Very good at completing the assigned testing tasks on time.
• Ability to learn and implement quickly.
• Prepare detailed defects report.
• Good communication skills and documentation skills.
• Good to have knowledge in both Web application and Mobile application testing, test management tool, defect management tool and test metrics.

• Develops unique strategies and builds upon current client strategies within the digital arena to meet/exceed objectives.
• Executes projects to be high quality, on-time, and cost-effective/on budget.
• Fosters timeline development and monitors progress, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manages overall project scope and ensures staffing assumptions adhere to a budget.
• Develops strong, trusting relationships between clients and agency partners, providing leadership and support during strategy, ideation, and execution.
• Manages client expectations, bringing issues/concerns to clients' attention before they become problems, offering potential solutions, and advising of potential delivery delays.
• Manages work and professional development of assigned project manager(s)
• Works with project managers to ensure the team is aligned with client requirements.
• Proactively keeps abreast of assigned clients' marketing and media plans, and provides technological solutions including rich media, site optimization, promotional ideas, mobile, social networks, viral, etc.
• Writes communications briefs, ensuring that creative and media are effectively integrated.
• Manages research studies that yield rich insights into consumer online behavior and key motivational/attitudinal behavior.
• Develops a total understanding of online target audience and mindset modes.
• Writes and transmits conference reports to clients and agency teams.
• Reviews statements and estimates of work prior to client review.
• Provides campaign performance reporting and analysis to clients.
• Ensures accountability is established during the project planning process.

Skills/Requirements:

• 5-10 years of full-time experience in digital marketing or advertising (digital experience required)
• Superior communication skills, both internal and client-facing
• Strong relationship management, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and business groups, including Creative, Media and Technical Delivery Specialists
• Ability to identify opportunities for growth and incremental opportunities with client partners.
• Strong interest in technology or digital marketing
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.

• Build Products for Factories that help them in improving their Customer Retention on the Platform
• Drive the Customer Retention Metric both at a Platform and at the Factory Level
• Improve Product Discovery on the Retailer App to enhance new retailer Acquisitions for factories
• Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for the growth of Factory
• Distribution product, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
• Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for differentiation
• Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective
• Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams on the development, QA, and release of products and balance of resources to ensure success for the entire organization
• Implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments
• Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate to-market plans

• Engineering or an MBA graduate from a reputed university
• 4+ years of product management experience, preferably with consumer and/or b2b startups that have attained scale
• Experience identifying business opportunities, building a product strategy, and influencing deliver against a multi-year roadmap
• Understands core technologies utilised in their product domain and is fluent in pros and cons of technical alternatives
• Good understanding of acquisition and retention funnels
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a fast paced and an unstructured environment. Thrives in ambiguity and rapidly changing environment
• Hands-on experience of both qualitative and quantitative research methods such as AB testing, data analytics, and user research
• Robust understanding of complex and scalable technical architecture for web and mobile applications
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills and comfort with data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills