A leading trading firm specializing in commodities is looking to hire a QA Engineer, you will be an integral part of the QA and development teams, working closely with project managers, developers, and end-users to ensure quality is built into the applications at every stage of development.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop test plans, test cases, and test procedures for various types of testing, including ad hoc, functional, GUI, integration, regression, data validation, user interface, and overall system integration.
Identify, document, and track defects while providing feedback on usability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions and daily scrums.
Engage with users to understand business requirements and translate them into testing strategies.
Stay current with QA best practices and emerging technologies, coaching the team as needed.
Proactively assess risks and identify issues early in the development cycle.
Enhance and improve developer testing processes.
Write and review test automation code to integrate into CI processes.
Contribute to internal knowledge bases and train users on application functionality.
What You'll Bring:
Experience: 5+ years in software QA roles with hands-on involvement in end-to-end testing processes.
Expertise: 5+ years working with major E/CTRM vendor platforms like Endur, Allegro, CXL, or Entrade.
Knowledge: Strong grasp of commodities trading, including physical/financial environments, and familiarity with exchange-traded and OTC commodities.
Technical Skills: At least 2+ years of programming experience, ideally with Python or C#. Experience with CI processes and test automation is highly valued.
Mindset: Commitment to self-improvement, a passion for learning, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills to effectively collaborate and convey ideas.