Markit EDM Test Analyst

MARKIT EDM TEST ANALYST (DATA MIGRATION)
Markit EDM Test Analyst (data migration) is urgently required for a long-term contract on a major market data migration programme.

The Markit EDM Test Analyst (data migration) will be responsible for the following activities:

- As Markit EDM Test Analyst (data migration) responsible for testing of defined deliverables
- Creation of quality test requirements/cases from source documentation
- Execution of manual functional and integrated test scenarios via HP ALM QC
- Creation of accurate and concise defect/issues input via HP ALM QC
- Liaise with business teams as required to agree delivered test scenarios and provide walkthrough of test results

THE MARKIT EDM TEST ANALYST (DATA MIGRATION) WILL IDEALLY HAVE MOST OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- 1-3 years Markit EDM testing experience
- Solid background within Software testing
- Experience of working within different project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum etc)
- Experience capturing requirements and test cases in a test management tool, ideally HP ALM QC
- Good understanding of test phases from functional through to user acceptance
- Able to record defects and analyse potential impact
- Able to write and execute manual regression scripts
- ISEB/ISTQB Foundation level certificate or equivalent industry level experience
- Any exposure to automated and performance based testing
- Experience of financial systems and fund accounting is a must
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Understanding of data base structures and interrogation techniques (SQL, PL/SQL)
- Experience of testing with MDM and Enterprise Data Management systems, Tibco and Data Warehouse technology is a distinct advantage
- Experienced in Fund Accounting and Reporting processes
- Basis knowledge of Capital Markets, Derivatives, FX, MM & Alternative Investments and fund characteristics.
- Preferable experience with testing of Data Warehouse and/or SAS