IT Quality Tech Lead Analyst

• Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and frameworks for Equity Finance applications, aligning with business objectives and technical architecture
• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Drive the adoption of best practices in test automation, performance testing, and continuous testing within the CI/CD pipeline
• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automated test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Selenium, API testing tools)
• Develop automation for complex scenarios across front-office trading, middle-office risk, and back-office settlement systems
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable rapid feedback and accelerate delivery
• Leverage deep understanding of Equities products (cash equities, derivatives, electronic trading), Prime Brokerage services (margin, financing, stock loan/borrow), and associated workflows
• Translate complex business requirements and financial regulations into detailed test cases and scenarios
• Understand market data, order lifecycle, trade booking, allocations, settlements, and regulatory reporting in the context of testing
• Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and developers to understand requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Communicate test progress, defect status, and risks effectively to stakeholders
• Act as a quality advocate throughout the entire software development lifecycle
• Oversee defect logging, tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution processes
• Implement strategies for proactive defect prevention
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and approaches to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness
• Drive innovation in testing practices to keep pace with evolving financial technologies and market demands

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance and testing, with at least 3-5 years in a lead or senior role
• Significant experience (5+ years) testing applications within the financial services industry, specifically in Prime Finance
• Proven experience in building and managing robust test automation frameworks from scratch or significantly enhancing existing ones
• Proficiency in Java
• Extensive experience with test automation tools (e.g., Cucumber/Gherkin, Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured)
• Strong understanding of API testing (REST, FIX, MQ) and associated tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Proficiency with relational databases (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of the Equities trade lifecycle (order routing, execution, allocation, settlement)
• Good understanding of Prime Brokerage services (e.g., margin, financing, stock loan/borrow, portfolio reporting)
• Familiarity with financial messaging protocols (e.g., FIX, SWIFT) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Basel) affecting capital markets technology is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Basel) affecting capital markets technology

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