Our client is a leading provider of cross-asset trading, risk management, related operations processing and portfolio management software solutions for the commodity, energy and financial services markets globally. They are seeking a hands-on software QA of client/server application.

The position requires previous exposure to financial or commodity markets, treasury operations or accounting processes. This candidate will prepare test plans and conduct functional tests to meet project testing requirements and other quality assurance considerations. This individual will work closely with the development group to ensure that issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Qualified applicants should be detailed oriented, self-motivated and capable of learning about our products and related technologies. (e.g. databases).

Testing responsibilities include: creating and executing test plans, documenting test results, validating software fixes, investigating new functionality, meeting with development staff, maintaining automated test cases and failure analysis.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in business or technical discipline.

Ability to communicate with both technical (developers) and non-technical (customers, management). 

Ability to multi-task and keep track of several projects at a single time. 

Must be enthusiastic and willing to take on projects with little overall guidance. 

Strong communication and written skills a must.

Candidates must be willing to submit a writing sample. 

Should have 3 years of previous experience and be proficient with quality assurance concepts and test automation. 

PC skills for Windows including Word and Excel are required.

Exposure to software release/build process/SDLC required.

Client/server testing environment a plus.

Knowledge of financial or energy related products also a plus.

Location: Long Island, NY

Salary: Competitive

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway