Senior QA Engineer

Overview:

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to inspect and assess software quality through functional testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting software defects and identifying discrepancies between specification and system behavior. Ultimately, as the last line of defense before releases are committed to Production, you will ensure that our products, applications and systems function according to requirements.

In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are passionate about quality, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze system specifications

Collaborate with team members to develop effective strategies and test plans

Execute test cases and analyze results

Evaluate product code according to specifications

Report bugs and errors to development teams

Troubleshoot system issues within QA, development and product management

Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

Knowledge and Experience

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

5+ years of experience with at least 4 of the above tasks

Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role

Experience in project management and QA methodology

Ability to document and troubleshoot errors

Working knowledge of test management software (e.g. Jira and ALM) and SQL

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Experience with Fixed Income and/or Derivative Trading Platforms, a big plus

Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus

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