Senior QA Analyst, Clearing Systems

Job Purpose

The Senior QA Analyst (Clearing Systems) will work with Systems Analysts, the Development, and Project Management teams to understand the business/product requirements and system requirements. You will be responsible for building & reviewing test scenarios, writing & executing test cases, and if you can break our systems - writing up the corresponding defects. You will be exposed to automation test execution and automation test script maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Strong background in functional testing with the ability to design and develop comprehensive automated test strategy and test cases.
• Strong background in reviewing business and functional requirements in order to produce a test strategy and test cases.
• Creates the Test Plan for the software release, defining resources, and test suites required for each test cycle, dependencies, risks, and the overall strategy for testing complex systems or applications.
• Performs all aspects of verification, including functional, structural, regression and system testing.
• Testing in a multi-tiered-based architecture.
• Experience participating in all aspects of a full-lifecycle development methodology, and related quality concepts and processes.
• Performs troubleshooting software / hardware configuration problems.
• Work with technology team in building cutting edge clearing systems.
• Testing in a multi-tiered based architecture featuring Java and JavaScript architectures.
• Gain experience with Iterative and Agile software development methodologies.
• Performs troubleshooting software / hardware configuration problems.
• Develop critical testing skills and work side by side with an experienced QA team.
• Strong background in building automated testing architectures / frameworks.
• Experience participating in all aspects of a full-life cycle development methodology, and related quality concepts and processes.

Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise application testing (test case development and execution)
• Track record of completing assignments on time with a high degree of quality.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in testing browser-based UI applications.
• Experience with both White Box and Black Box Testing.
• Programming skills (sufficient to write automation scripts, and to validate test results in a database, or through some other non-GUI based method) is a plus
• Prefer 3+ years of experience working in UNIX/Linux and SQL/Oracle environments.
• Experience in working with HP ALM, QuickTest Pro and/or UFT, Python, Selenium
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience with commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity brokerage business and exposure to futures markets is preferred
• Ability to build and maintain a QA lab environment.
• Extensive knowledge of testing process, testing methodology analysis and defect reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and productively under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and decision-making ability.