QA Tester

Aegistech; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure top-notch software performance. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for testing both front-end and back-end applications while collaborating with various stakeholders. Your expertise in QA methodologies, combined with your strong understanding of SQL and broker-dealer products, will be crucial in delivering exceptional client experiences. This position offers the chance to work closely with a dynamic team, providing practical solutions and leading the charge in software validation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a go-getter attitude, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of QA experience in Operations projects.
• Strong understanding of SQL and experience with Oracle and SQL Server.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing for front-end and back-end applications supporting Market business.
• Create and execute test cases, and build test automation where applicable.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and document testing in adherence to standards.

Skills

QA methodologies

Test Strategy

Test Planning

Test Execution

Defect Management

SQL

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Broker-Dealer Products

Agile and Waterfall SDLC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

TestNG

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Job Summary:

Act as Quality Assurance Engineer responsible for testing of projects for the Operations department. The Operations department services Branches and relevant Front offices to deliver best-in-class client experience & business growth in a controlled environment. Operations is responsible for market Settlement, Payment & Cash Clearing/Funding, post-settlement activities, Reconciliations Control, and Regulatory Reporting.

Our client is seeking a dedicated, QA-minded professional who likes to provide practical solutions. Our QA team focuses on testing all software products regardless of their platform. This role will report to a Program Lead in Technology and will be accountable for the core responsibilities identified. This role will require the leadership and coordination of various resources and the delivery of new processes, procedures, and technology, coordinating and conducting validation before product/project launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs.

Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for testing the front end and back end of the applications supporting the Market business. It is a hands-on position; you will be required to provide test strategy and test estimation, write and execute test cases, and build test automation where it is applicable. Additional responsibilities include working closely with the stakeholders, project manager, business analysts, and application developers, utilizing functional documentation and technical specifications to facilitate the creation and execution of manual and automated test scripts, performing data analysis and creation of test data, and tracking and helping resolve defects. Ensure that all testing is conducted and documented in adherence with company standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with various broker-dealer products, including securities processing of equities and Fixed Income products.
• Experience with Broadridge applications, such as Impact and BPS, is a must.
• 8 to 12 years of experience working in a role experience in delivering Operations projects, familiarity with processes and controls, and Experience with Front office booking systems like Bloomberg is preferred.
• Familiar with trade lifecycle from Front to Back Office.
• QA Coordinator/Manager with a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and management.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC (Agile and Waterfall).
• Hands on experience in Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Estimation, Test Execution, and Defect Management.
• Hands on experience in creating and executing test scenarios, test cases, functional testing, regression testing, data driven testing and meeting their SLAs.
• Able to independently review and analyze business requirements; evaluate data sources, business rules, etc...
• Strong understanding of SQL concepts – must have experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Experience with testing tools such as JIRA, TestRail, TestNG, etc.
• “Go-getter” attitude.

This is an on-site role 4 days in office. So local candidates will be preferred.

There is a chance of potential extension beyond end date.

Conversion to Full time will depend upon performance during the engagement.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (preferred).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology