Calypso Senior Test Engineer

Role Profile

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Calypso Test Engineer with previous exposure to test driven delivery of both functional and component testing using CATT (Calypso Automation Testing Tool). It is a techno-functional role with a primary focus on implementing test automation strategies and standard processes for our technology solutions.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to innovate and support our collateral automation framework. This is a great opportunity to join an area of the business in growth mode with a full and varied book of work, underpinning the stability and growth of the firm.

Key Objectives

As a key member of the Collateral Technology Team, the Calypso test engineer will join one of our scrum teams to help deliver our IT/Business initiatives. As a member of the scrum team, they will actively work with Calypso implementation and software engineers to automate the testing of our requirements and finish the quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• QA testing the Calypso platform and solutions as per the defined requirements & assisting with the creation of documents in conjunction with other technical staff,
• Performs all quality assurance activities for one of our scrum teams,
• Ensures all quality control tests are carried out accurately and documented in full,
• Assists with continuous improvements of the automation process to minimise manual testing efforts,
• Enhances our existing test automation framework and test coverage,
• Develops new tests and tools for our collateral components, APIs and services, test related CI/CD pipelines,
• Investigate testing failures, with the ability to debug code and effectively communicate the underlying issues,
• Develop working knowledge of the collateral application stack including tests at all levels -junit, component tests and end-to-end.
• Collaborate with the Business users, Scrum leads and the test engineering team to understand how new features should be tested and to contribute to automated tests for these new features.
• Collaborate with other application engineers to define and implement mechanisms to inject automation testing earlier into the software development process (TDD or BDD),
• Configure automated tests to complete reliably and efficiently in CI/CD environments.
• Track and communicate test results in a timely, effective, and automated manner,
• Assist the application support team in resolving production issues where vital,
• Ensure cross-team coordination, between onshore and offshore teams,
• Strengthen the presence of our team as an Agile centre of excellence. Actively contribute to our continuous improvement culture.
  
  

Reporting

The Calypso Test Engineer will work with the Collateral Technology Senior Delivery Manager, and work closely with the IT development and Product teams as well as key customers from Collateral Operations, Risk, Finance and Front Office.

Skills Required

• Experience in test automation using Calypso & CATT (Calypso automated testing tool) is a must,
• Knowledge of different phases of testing e.g. SIT, UAT, Regression, Performance, Load,
• Understanding of test management tools such as JIRA/Zephyr,
• Ability to work with engineers to investigate test failures beneficial,
• Knowledge in a programming language e.g. Java / Python is an advantage,
• Database and SQL skills to write and complete queries,
• Ability to manage various customers’ expectations (Business Leads, Technical Leads).
• Experience of implementing and testing Back-office and Collateral management solutions,
• Preferrable Fixed Income and Repo asset classes and their associated life cycle events,
• Expert on standard back-office processing Cash and Security Settlement (Swift), messages (confirmation, advices and statements), Operation (Task Station), Corporate Action, Accounting (General Ledger, P&L Accounting, etc and Collateral Management (GMRA, CSA and Triparty),
• Workflow, Exception Management & Static Data (SSI, Entities, Contacts, etc.),
• Previous experience testing using a batch scheduler e.g. Control-M an advantage,
• Knowledge of Cloud & Container based solution is not a must but will be a differentiator.
  
  

Personal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills / customer management – effectively able to communicate with colleagues in QA, Development, BA teams and Business users
• Proactive, motivated individual, committed to excellence,
• Attention to detail, disciplined and reliable,
• Result oriented,
• Strong Problem Solving / Analytical skills
• Excellent skills in English (written and spoken)
• Good analytical skills capacity to think creatively to solve issues,
• Team first mentality with the capacity to fit into a multicultural team across a minimum of 4 entities (London, NY, Paris, Bengaluru)
  
  

Experience

At least 3-5 years’ experience as a Calypso Test Engineer, in below particular areas:

• Significant experience in software testing, with some experience as a Quality Assurance Lead, preferably in testing multi-tiered applications,
• Experience of latest Calypso versions (v167 and v17),
• Experience in CATT Automation Framework will be a differentiator,
• Significant experience in designing and writing test automation scripts,
• Techno-Functional experience - preferrable,
• Delivering externally facing projects with multiple customers,
• Working in agile scrum environments and in an onshore - offshore model,
• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electronics / Electrical Engineering,
• Good understanding of SDLC software development lifecycle and software testing processes and methodologies,
• Advanced or mid-level professional qualification relating to software testing or quality assurance.
  
  

Education

Degree level education to grade 2.1 or equivalent.

About Us - LSEG

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.

Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise.

As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

About London Clearing House

LCH is a leading multi-asset class and multi-national clearing house, serving major

exchanges and trading platforms as well as a range of OTC markets.

LCH’s world-class risk management framework provides exceptional levels of protection to international markets, as has been proven through the management of past defaults. As demand for robust clearing services continues to grow, LCH is committed to achieving the highest standards of risk management across all asset classes cleared.

LCH is majority owned by London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L), a diversified

international exchange group that sits at the heart of the world's financial community.

About Collateral Technologies

The Collateral Technology department provides systems for the efficient management of member collateral processing and front office investment functions across all clearing house entities.

Growing and developing our Collateral Management service is core to supporting the growth of the multiple clearing services of the firm. The service is looking to add new, innovative Collateral Management services whilst ensuring system stability and performance remains rock solid.

The Collateral Management system uses market infrastructure providers, commercial banks, central banks, triparty collateral management agents, and global custodians in day-to-day operations. We interface to and manage the collateral for every clearing service in the firm. We operate in multiple jurisdictions and are governed by multiple regulators globally.

The IT team is a key partner in enabling the expansion of the service and as a result we are now looking to bolster the development team to add experience and skills.

As LCH develops its Collateral Management services, we are looking for talented individuals to drive and support our delivery agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to join an area of the business in growth mode with a full and varied book of work, underpinning the stability and growth of the firm.

The LCH Collateral Technology department provides systems for the efficient processing (and investment) of collateral posted to the Clearing House from all participants on all markets cleared by LCH. Our Clearing Members demand standardized and high-quality services that allow them to easily manage their collateral at the Clearing House.

Improving and developing out Collateral Services is at the fore of LCH strategic goals. Our ability to deliver, receive and process collateral efficiently and rapidly is key to our success in an environment of increased collateral demand and changing segregation requirements.

LCH uses market infrastructure providers, commercial banks, central banks, triparty collateral management agents, global custodians and (I) CSDs in day-to-day operations. We accept collateral from a wide range of jurisdictions and operate under European and US regulations.

As LCH develops its collateral services, we need experienced and talented individuals to drive our development agenda.

Values & Behaviours

Integrity: My word is my bond. Integrity underpins all that we do – from unshakable commitment to building and supporting global markets based on transparency and trust, to every transaction across our business with each and every stakeholder. We are a source of enduring confidence in the financial system, so when we say that our work is our bond – we mean it.

Partnership: We collaborate to succeed. We pride ourselves on working together as proactive partners, building positive relationships with our colleagues, customers, investors, regulators, governments, and shareholders – for our mutual success and the benefit of all.

Innovation: We nurture new ideas. We are ambitious and forward-looking – a pioneering Group of market innovators, driven by fresh thinking that has kept us ahead of change. We prudently and proactively invest to make sure that our markets and services constantly moving forward, developing, and evolving with advances in technology.

Excellence: We are committed to quality. We have a fundamental commitment to developing talented teams who deliver to the highest standards in all that we do. By collaborating, we will sustain industry-leading levels of excellence, setting the benchmarks that inspire ever better performance.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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