Senior QE Analyst / Team Lead

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking for Senior QE Analyst / Team Lead for Derivatives Trading related applications. Candidate should be a leader having had hands on experience in both QE functional and automated testing.

Additional Information* 

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $120k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Drive and manage onsite (North Americas), satellite (London) and offshore (India) QA team members in Equity Derivatives area and keep track of each release cycle and project delivery

• Provide clear direction and vision to QE team members

• Ensure all regression and new functionality is tested each release cycle

• Identify and fill gaps in existing QE regression test suite and process.

• Provide regular status to business and IT stake holders

• Gather details about testing priorities and focus

• Sit down with team and Identify types of tests to be performed 

• Preparation of test plan / strategy document for various types of testing

• Provide solution for application automation

• 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 

Requirements:

You are:

• Experience (10+ 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 Derivatives (Bonds, Options, Futures, Swaps)

• 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/Murex/ION)

• 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 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.

• QTest(Test Management tool) – 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 devel