QA Engineer (Manual and Automation)

SS&C Technologies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company seeks a skilled QA Engineer proficient in manual and automation testing. This full-time role involves rigorous quality testing of digital investment products, collaboration with developers, and participation in Agile processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing and be ready to work primarily in the afternoon to meet global coverage needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Impactful projects in digital financial services

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software testing with both manual and automation expertise.
• Proficiency in tools and frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans and cases for manual and automated testing.
• Identify and track software defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and develop test strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Automation testing

Manual testing techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

JIRA

Git

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

SS&C Technologies partners with asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, and wealth managers to deliver innovative technology platforms that drive digital transformation and superior investment outcomes. Our mission is to provide our clients with state-of-the-art digital investment products that meet the demands of both end clients and institutional investors.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled QA Engineer with expertise in both manual and automation testing to join our Digital Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our digital investment products through rigorous testing processes. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create and execute test plans, identify defects, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our clients' needs.

This is a full-time role which will require you to work from 2 pm to 10 pm to support coverage of some of our key time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for manual and automated testing.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to ensure the quality of digital investment products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop effective test strategies.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, working with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct manual testing for complex test cases that cannot be automated or require detailed human interaction.
• Maintain and enhance the existing test automation framework to improve coverage, stability, and efficiency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure that test environments are set up correctly and data is prepared for testing.
• Report and communicate test results, metrics, and quality trends to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong background in both manual and automation testing.
• Proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Experience with manual testing techniques, including exploratory testing, boundary testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git.
• Experience testing web applications and APIs, with a solid understanding of RESTful services.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, capable of identifying edge cases and potential defects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with investment or fintech products.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with database testing, including SQL queries and data validation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and excellence.
• The opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of digital financial services.

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SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.