QA Tester for Derivatives / Swaps - Consultant

We will not work with 3rd parties

Apply only if:

• You can commute to midtown NYC 3 days per week
• You have experience with Equity or Electronic Trading
• You have experience with Derivatives and Swaps
• You are a hands on, manual QA Analyst with strong testing experience in Trading Applications – especially Options, Derivatives, Swaps etc

Location: midotwn, New York City/Hybrid work-schedule 3 days onsite

Duration: 1 year +

Rate: max $820 C2C/ $720 W2 ((benefits available for W2 option)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify types of tests to be performed
• Gather details about testing priorities and focus
• Preparation of test plan / strategy document for various types of testing
• Test effort estimation
• Create test scenarios
• Create test cases, automation scripts (if applicable)
• Prepare requirement traceability matrix (RTM)
• Execute tests as per plan
• Document test results, and log defects for failed cases
• Map defects to test cases in RTM
• Retest the defect fixes
• Track the defects to closure

Desired Experience/ Skills:

• Experience (3+ years) in the field of IT and Testing in the BFSI (Banking and Financial Industry) domain.
• Strong Domain skills - Must have working experience in Capital Markets across modules and instruments especially CASH and Electronic Trading.
• Experience and in-depth understanding of the Software Testing principles.
• Experience with Applications in Front/Middle Office operations.
• Knowledge in at least one Trading Platform (e.g. Fidessa/ION/Calypso)
• Experience in testing BFSI Domain applications with a proper understanding of the Trade Lifecycle.
• Knowledge of FIX Protocol.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Understanding the user requirements and application capabilities by reading BRD, FSD and application user manuals.
• Work closely with Business (Test case reviews) and IT teams (deployments/fixes)
• Good knowledge of Unix, Windows, and SQL.
• Defect Management – Articulation of defects in detailed manner, assigning defects to technical teams, capturing target fix dates and resolution comments from IT
• Co-ordinate with Project/ Program managers with clear communications.
• Ability to drive the project Initiatives on your own. Plan and execute activities based on project milestones and independently manage communications.
• Adept at providing Testing, Technical and Domain expertise by guidance to team.
• Good communication, presentation skills and problem-solving skills.
• HP ALM – Highly desirable

Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly.
• Able to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Proactive with respect to personal and technical development.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $720.00 - $820.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• SQL: 5 years (Required)
• Equity/Electronic Trading: 5 years (Required)
• UNIX/Windows: 5 years (Required)
• QA/QC: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10010

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