Associate QA Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Write effective test cases based on requirements documents, design specifications and mockups
• Perform functional, analytical and usability testing based on written test cases
• Work with internal and external quality assurance resources to automate tests
• Perform exploratory testing to catch defects missed by test cases and automation
• Report defects into issue tracking system
• Validate bug fixes and system rebuilds, and write up testing summaries
• Keep Project and QA Managers informed regarding testing status and issues found
• Perform post-deployment testing and effectively communicate with deployment team
• Adopt software quality assurance best practices to enhance testing capabilities
• Perform other duties as they arise, such as providing software output and results to other teams

Requirements

• Must have bachelor's degree, preferably in mathematics, economics, computer science, physical science, or engineering
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Possess ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Must be resourceful and self-motivated, with a willingness to be accountable for assignments
• Must have sharp attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle a plus
• Experience with software programming, automation testing tools, project management software and issue tracking systems a plus
• Knowledge of and experience with fixed income securities and financial concepts a plus

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle
• Experience with software programming, automation testing tools, project management software and issue tracking systems
• Knowledge of and experience with fixed income securities and financial concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, economics, computer science, physical science, or engineering