Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure that software meets requirements and works as expected.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Product, and Design, to identify and prioritize testing needs.
Automate testing processes using tools such as Selenium or Cypress.
Identify and report defects and collaborate with the Development team to resolve issues.
Develop and maintain technical documentation of testing processes and results.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in software testing and quality assurance.
Coordinate with global functional QA members, Dev, and BA within the project for release testing, understand business and functional requirements, validate test cases, implement automation scripts, and improve automation coverage.
Scale up the automation test cases after every release to reduce manual efforts based on the test cases.
Develop automated testing strategies that can run in a CI/CD environment.
Assist in the creation and control of test environments and test data.
Requirements
At least 13+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance for front office applications in investment banking.
Strong understanding of software testing principles, including black box, white box, and gray box testing.
Hands-on experience in defining, designing, and executing test cases, and analyzing test cases thoroughly to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
Hands-on automation experience in Java (or JavaScript), familiar with Selenium or Cypress.
Strong knowledge of databases such as Sybase, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
Experience leading QA teams and coaching and mentoring junior QA staff, including managing delivery outcomes for them.
Knowledge of Equity Derivatives products and product lifecycle is a plus.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure team with tight deadlines and deliver on time.
Experience working with a global team and good communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools is a plus.
Knowledge of Linux and Postman is a plus.
Experience working with OpenShift, Kubernetes, or other cloud platforms is a plus.