Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assess project requirements and stakeholder needs to determine the appropriate testing approach.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and efficiency, building automation when applicable.
- Evaluate the application and test cases to be automated. Work with QA Engineers to create a library of automated tests to maximize test coverage.
- Conduct manual testing of software applications, thoroughly documenting test cases and results when applicable.
- Communicate test progress, findings, and potential issues clearly to the project team and stakeholders.
- Analyze product requirements and ensure the testing is aligned with a risk-based test approach, mitigating risk exposure within all phases of testing.
- Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
- Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and confidence to work with senior stakeholders from development and product.
- Provide release support during production software deployment.
- Perform maintenance and deployment activities on QA servers.
- A "can do" attitude and enjoys working within a highly collaborative work environment.
- Should be able analyze and execute projects independently from start to end.
Knowledge and Experience
- 8+ years’ experience testing applications and writing automation scripts in Java or Python.
- Proficient in designing/creating test automation frameworks
- B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or equivalent
- Strong SQL experience
- Basic understanding of UNIX commands.
- Good understanding of Quality Assurance concepts, practices, and tools
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Experience with mainstream defect tracking tools and test management tools
- A proactive and self-motivated mindset.
Desirable
- Experience in the Financial Industry (experience with Fixed Income products is preferred)
Schedule
This role offers work from home flexibility of up to 2 days per week.
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