QA Analyst - Algorithmic Trading - Melbourne CBD

Our client is a leading global firm that has offices in multiple locations globally and a reputation for the innovative use of cutting edge technologies. Their services are backed by software that helps their clients analyze trading operations.

The successful candidate will be based in Melbourne alongside the QA Manager and development team and work closely with the globally distributed product team for Algorithmic Trading. The role is heavily reliant on strong communication skills - both verbal and written.

The successful candidate will ensure Algorithmic Trading products are delivered into the Asia Pacific region to the high quality standard required by the global group. This position is responsible for preparing and executing test scenarios for a suite of Algorithmic Trading Solutions within the Asia Pacific region. Development teams follow the agile methodology and practices of test driven development and automated testing.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

- Strong testing background - minimum 3 years
- Understanding of the Stock Market
- Stock Market testing experience preferred
- Strong communication skills - written & verbal
- Experience working in an Agile team
- Ability to "think outside the box" and test in an exploratory manner
- Experience with automated testing
- Ability to design and build test cases/procedures to an approved specification.
- Ability to design and execute tests dynamically without a specification.
- Testing experience in a multi-tiered application environment.
- Ability to test both Front End and Back End components independently.
- Windows/UNIX/Linux - intermediate knowledge of these platforms
- Demonstrated knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) including the ability to assist in and provide feedback related to activities of system testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, and load/performance testing

DESIRABLE

- Stock Market testing experience
- Possesses a University degree preferably in a computing discipline.
- Knowledgeable in more than one of the following languages C#.NET, C++,
- Python, VBScript, Perl.
- SQL
- Algorithmic Trading experience

If this position interests you, please submit a word copy of your resume via the 'Apply Now' button or email. Or for further information please contact JON GRANTquoting reference EXAMINERAB.

Unfortunately this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship so please only apply if you already have full working rights for Australia.

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