The goal of the role is to perform manual testing for a Commodity Trading Workflow Automation platform.
Background: our client implements an enterprise workflow management solution to manage lifecycle of commodity trades.
As new requirements come from the business, the systems require testing of the new functionality. Testing may also be required as a result of changes to trading systems used in the Back and Middle Office which feed into the Front Office systems.
The project team use a blend of agile & waterfall approach to development and JIRA is used to track the project iterations and development. Testing does not yet incorporate fully agile frameworks, and much of it is manual.
Execute detailed testing of new functionality and regression testing of existing functionality through iteration cycles
Migrate regression tests onto Jira
Assist with non-functional and performance testing as required by the Test Manager
Improve structure of test scripts and use Jira to store and execute scripts going forward
Work closely with the project team as requirements are being discussed, given input into the process and making sure that requirements are testable
Raise defects found within the release with clear descriptions; manage defects through to closure
Must have
System testing experience
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Ability to write tests against acceptance criteria
Able to collaborate with Developers on solutions
Understanding and practical application of Exploratory testing
Use of Test Management tool (JIRA or alike)
Excellent verbal, numerical and written skills
Analytical and methodical approach to testing
Nice to have
Good experience testing on iterative projects applying agile principles
Some experience in working with financial reporting applications
Experience in working in a test team in the financial or commodities trading sector with a good understanding of derivatives
Use of Confluence, Git or Wiki for documentation versioning
English: C1 Advanced
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