QA Engineer

Quality Assurance Analyst

FlexTrade Systems is a global leader in building a high-performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options. We have a long history spanning 23 years in the industry, 500+ employees spanning 10+ offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a worldwide client base both from buy- and sell-side firms, FlexTrade Systems is an industry pioneer and global leader in broker-neutral, trading platforms for equities, foreign exchange, options, futures, and fixed income. It is an exciting time to join FlexTrade. Each line of business and region is in different growth phases. Across its functional teams, FlexTrade is taking bold steps to transform its business and approach positioning itself for the next phase of growth.

Why FlexTrade?

Building great company requires like-minded smart people with Innovative ideas, passion, and creativity. We thrive upon collaboration, hail from all walks of life and speak dozens of languages. We are passionate about equality and integrity with a #belonging and #inclusive culture and we give you the freedom to create an impact, together. All this while having fun at work!

The Software Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible to ensure functionality of company’s financial software by verifying that programs function according to specifications and standards, developing software test plans, procedures and validation summary reports. Responsible for identifying, documenting and following through to resolution, software defects identified during all testing phases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute established test plans
• Accurately record and clearly document all actual results compared to expected results.
• Maintain well organized record of test results and generate historical analysis of test results.
• Fully document any unexpected anomalies identified in testing with instruction of how to recreate the anomaly.
• Develop and document application test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications.
• Write test scripts and test cases to meet assigned requirements
• Communicate with developers, product managers, usability engineers and technical support specialists on product issues
• Work with Customer Support group to help perform root cause analysis of issues found in the production environment
• Work with the Product team to ensure that the product is fully tested.
• Work with Documentation to help with documentation of enhancements, bug fixes, and new products are documented.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies product user manuals, on-line documentation and help systems for correctness.
• Configuring test environments for testing, prepare production turnover procedures and coordinating FIX connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, equivalent industry experience acceptable
• Experience in Sell-Side Front-Office Trading Technology and FIX messaging protocol and the ability to conduct client testing.
• Strong knowledge of testing on Windows and LINUX platforms.
• Experience in testing, QA functionality, and test automation.
• Test Case Design, Planning and Implementation
• Well organized work habits with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• At least two years of work experience in software quality assurance.

FlexTrade is renowned for our high performance, open architecture systems that surpass our competition by providing our clients with a highly tailored trading experience. Quality Assurance at FlexTrade is technologically exciting, inspiring, and challenging. QA Analysts can be creative top tier contributors in every area and within every development stage. Our unique office culture creates an environment where engineers can thrive and grow their careers.

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**