IT Quality Tech Lead Analyst

The IT Quality Tech Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy & Leadership:
  • Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and frameworks for Equity Finance applications, aligning with business objectives and technical architecture.
  • Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in test automation, performance testing, and continuous testing within the CI/CD pipeline.
• Test Automation Development:
  • Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automated test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Selenium, API testing tools).
  • Develop automation for complex scenarios across front-office trading, middle-office risk, and back-office settlement systems.
  • Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable rapid feedback and accelerate delivery.
• Domain Expertise:
  • Leverage deep understanding of Equities products (cash equities, derivatives, electronic trading), Prime Brokerage services (margin, financing, stock loan/borrow), and associated workflows.
  • Translate complex business requirements and financial regulations into detailed test cases and scenarios.
  • Understand market data, order lifecycle, trade booking, allocations, settlements, and regulatory reporting in the context of testing.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and developers to understand requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Communicate test progress, defect status, and risks effectively to stakeholders.
  • Act as a quality advocate throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Defect Management:
  • Oversee defect logging, tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution processes.
  • Implement strategies for proactive defect prevention.
• Tooling & Innovation:
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and approaches to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Drive innovation in testing practices to keep pace with evolving financial technologies and market demands.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance and testing, with at least 3-5 years in a lead or senior role.
  • Significant experience (5+ years) testing applications within the financial services industry, specifically in Prime Finance.
  • Proven experience in building and managing robust test automation frameworks from scratch or significantly enhancing existing ones.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Java, Extensive experience with test automation tools (e.g., Cucumber/Gherkin, Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured).
  • Strong understanding of API testing (REST, FIX, MQ) and associated tools.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
  • Proficiency with relational databases (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Domain Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of the Equities trade lifecycle (order routing, execution, allocation, settlement).
  • Good understanding of Prime Brokerage services (e.g., margin, financing, stock loan/borrow, portfolio reporting).
  • Familiarity with financial messaging protocols (e.g., FIX, SWIFT) is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Basel) affecting capital markets technology is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Technology Quality

Time Type:

Full time

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