Murex Testing Specialist

Luxoft; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Luxoft is seeking a contractor Test Engineer for its capital markets Murex practice. The role focuses on MXtest and MX.3 testing, test design, and ensuring traceability from requirements in a dynamic, high‑pressure environment.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of experience, a CS-related degree, and hands-on skills with SQL, XML, Unix, Windows, and CI tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and Azure DevOps. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• MXtest and MX.3 knowledge required.
• University degree in CS, CE, or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Experience with SQL, XML, Unix, Windows.
• CI tools: Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps.
• Strong Git version control experience.
• Automation tools and scripting languages.
• Capital market knowledge is a plus.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation of a Test Design Document (TDD) and own testing outcomes at the project level.
• Interact with all up and downstream parties involved in testing.
• Plan the project test strategy within program constraints and define test environments and data.
• Ensure full traceability of test cases back to requirements and validate test coverage.
• Coordinate regression and automation tests with code releases; prepare for future test phases.
• Collaborate with the analysis team to define clear, testable acceptance criteria.

Skills

MXtest knowledge

MX.3 knowledge

SQL

XML

Unix

Windows

CI tools: Jenkins

GitLab

Azure DevOps

GIT

Automation tools

Capital markets knowledge

ISTQB certification

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Learning attitude

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Project description

DXC Luxoft has one of the world's leading Murex practices. We are a top-tier Murex Alliance Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration. We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered over 200 successful Murex projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.This is a contractor position.Whether you possess a background in finance, technology, or Mathematics, your experience in the capital markets industry would be of high interest to us.

Responsibilities

• Testing responsibilities would include, but not limited to:- contribution to creation of a Test Design Document (TDD) and own testing outcomes at the project level- Interaction with all up and downstream parties involved in testing- Knowledge in technical environments such as SQL, XML, Unix, Windows- Knowledge in CI tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps and others- Strong understanding of version control systems such such as GIT.- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages.- Knowledge in capital market is a plus.- Experience in the Software Engineering Industry, Software Quality & Testing, Test Management is a plus.- ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.- Communication and presentation skills- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills- Teamwork and cross group collaboration- Drive for excellence- Eagerness to learn and develop on a broad scope (functional, product, finance, testing and technical)- Ability to work under pressure in a continuously evolving & challenging environment.- Build and manage personal Test schedule- Manage and resolve testing conflicts- Work closely with the analysis team to ensure clear testable acceptance criteria are part of the defined requirements- Ensure that we have full traceability of test cases back to requirements- Ensure that we understand test coverage at each stage- Plan the project test strategy, within the guidelines + constraints of the program test strategy- Define the project test environment requirements, and work with the Environments- Configuration Management team to ensure that those environments are delivered- Define the project test data strategy, and prepare common test data (working with the program test data lead)- Ensure that regression and automation tests are delivered along with (or asap after) the code release, and incorporated into future test phases including regression testing- Participate in Quality Assurance reviews as required- Interface with governance via the Delivery Management Meeting and Functional Management meeting- Work with Program Management to plan and flex tester capacity and skills to meet project needs- Work with program management to ensure the program can supply the necessary capacity and capability to staff and execute the various test cycles

SKILLS

Must have

• MXtest knowledge & experience
• MX.3 knowledge & experience
• University degree in Computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics or equivalent
• 0-3 years of experience
• Knowledge in technical environments such as SQL, XML, Unix, Windows
• Knowledge in CI tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps and others.
• Strong understanding of version control systems such as GIT.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages.
• Knowledge in capital market is a plus.
• Experience in the Software Engineering Industry, Software Quality & Testing, Test Management is a plus.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Communication and presentation skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and cross group collaboration
• Drive for excellence
• Eagerness to learn and develop on a broad scope (functional, product, finance, testing and technical)
• Ability to work under pressure in a continuously evolving & challenging environment.

Nice to have

- BS or higher degree in Finance, Mathematics or equivalent- Murex Test management- Implementations and upgrades: MXpress; MXplus updates and MX.3 main-branch upgrades- Trade life cycle management- Market Data management- Knowledge in SQL (Oracle and/or Sybase) and Unix commands is a plus