Software Test Developer - Derivatives - £50K

Leading financial house is seeking a Software Test Developer to join its expanding FX testing division. The firm are seeking an experienced software tester to work across the entire software development life-cycle, being involved in test analysis, test design, test execution right through to deployment.

You will be required to analyse business requirements, write test scripts, execution and report bugs. You will maintain and update test cases for regression testing, carry out FIX certification with exchanges and ECNs, liaise with the development team and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

You must be University graduate with a strong testing background, ideally in the financial sector, and must have be ISEB certified.

You must have strong technical skills and practical experience in test management tools, defect tracking systems, databases, operating systems, a programming language and an automation test tool.

Any knowledge of financial standards such as FIX Protocol, TOF or SWIFT is a advantageous, as is a good working knowledge of the FX business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business area, investing heavily in its technology.

The role is based in the clients main office in the City, in London.

This is a permanent position paying circa £50,000 plus benefits.

The Client is offering excellent training in the FX markets, and an opportunity to take on more responsibility.