QA + BA in Capital Market - Bangalore

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Desired Experience/ Skills:

• Experience (5+ 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 development. • Motivational leader in this space with exemplary follow through.