Senior Quality Assurance Consultant

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Consultant

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Quality Assurance (QA) professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA within trading or financial platforms, with a focus on testing complex trading systems.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of trading systems, with a primary emphasis on the Endur tool used for energy and commodities trading. This role will involve working closely with development teams, business stakeholders, and QA teams to drive and implement testing strategies, identify risks, and provide valuable insights into platform improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute QA activities on the Trading Platform, focusing on ensuring the functionality, performance, and stability of the platform across various environments
• Own and manage the QA lifecycle for the trading platform, including planning, test case development, execution, and defect management
• Work closely with trading and IT teams to understand system requirements, user needs, and business processes to identify critical areas for testing
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies for Endur and related tools, including integration, regression, functional, and performance testing
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to ensure proper testing coverage for new functionalities, features, and system integrations
• Leverage knowledge of Endur (or similar trading platforms) to identify potential risks, assess system behavior, and ensure that critical trading workflows are functioning correctly
• Mentor and guide junior QA team members, providing support for both technical and non-technical issues
• Define, implement, and enforce QA best practices, standards, and methodologies across all projects
• Ensure the integrity of test data, environments, and processes, maintaining a high standard of testing quality and accuracy
• Support user acceptance testing and assist with training and knowledge transfer for internal stakeholders
• Identify and document defects, track issues to resolution, and ensure timely delivery of quality software
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating the effectiveness of current QA practices and recommending process improvements

Requirements and Qualifications:

The successful applicant will require:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in QA within trading or financial platforms
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Endur or similar trading platforms
• Experience in functional, integration, regression, performance, and UAT testing within a complex trading environment
• Solid understanding of trading workflows, financial products, and market data in relation to trading platforms
• Experience working with test automation frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, with the ability to work in fast-paced, iterative environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and product managers
• Proven experience in risk assessment and test planning for mission-critical applications
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior team members

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A permanent job contract
• Competitive salary and allowances
• 24 days' vacation plus public holidays and sick leaves
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options
• Regular social events
• Family Medical Insurance

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced QA professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application via our website.