Job Purpose
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases for both UI and API components, with a strong focus on FSI trading workflows and processes with strong experience in SQL. Leverage test management tools such as X-Ray and JIRA to ensure structured and traceable testing. Possess deep understanding of FSI trading platforms (e.g., Polaris), fixed income products like bonds and derivatives, and demonstrate clear knowledge of the trade settlement life cycle to validate end-to-end functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with financial standards.
Desired Skills And Experience
Educational Background: B.E./B.Tech/MCA or MBA in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Professional Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Quality Assurance (Testing), with proven experience collaborating with client stakeholders and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Domain Expertise: Significant hands-on experience in testing within the Financial Services Industry, particularly Fixed Income trading workflows.
Technical Proficiency:
- Strong SQL skills for data validation and backend testing.
- Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., X-Ray, JIRA) and agile methodologies.
Trading Platform Knowledge: Bring deep understanding of FSI trading platforms (e.g., Polaris), fixed income products such as bonds and derivatives, and demonstrate clear knowledge of the trade settlement life cycle to validate end-to-end functionality.
QA Process Leadership: Proven ability to establish and implement QA processes, including comprehensive manual testing strategies and regression suites for critical applications.
Delivery Excellence: Demonstrated track record of delivering projects successfully in an agile environment, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to SLAs/TATs.
Key Responsibilities
- Skilled in creating detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. Experienced in executing manual test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.
- Design, develop, and execute test cases for both UI and API components, with a strong focus on Fixed Income trading workflows and processes.
- Bring deep understanding of FSI trading platforms (e.g., Polaris), fixed income products such as bonds and derivatives, and demonstrate clear knowledge of the trade settlement life cycle to validate end-to-end functionality.
- Strong experience in SQL for data validation and backend testing.
- Driving the creation of regression test suites for critical back-office applications.
- Collaborate with development, business analysts, and project managers to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
- Implement and utilize test management tools (e.g., X-Ray/JIRA) for structured and traceable testing.
- Provide clear and concise reporting on QA progress and metrics to management.
- Ensure effective, efficient, and continuous communication (written and verbal) with global stakeholders.
- Independently troubleshoot difficult and complex issues on dev, test, UAT, and production environments.
- Responsible for end-to-end delivery of projects, coordination between client and internal offshore teams, and managing client queries.
- Demonstrate high attention to detail, work in a dynamic environment whilst maintaining high quality standards, and develop strong internal working relationships with a flexible work ethic.
- Responsible for Quality Checks and adhering to the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) / Turn Around Time (TAT).
Behavioral Competencies
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
