About the Role
Are you interested in building innovative technology that transforms the financial marketsDo you enjoy working at the speed of a startup, solving some of the world s most exciting challengesDo you want to collaborate with hands-on leaders in technology and financeIf so, BlackRocks Associate - Quality Engineering role might be the perfect opportunity for you
This role presents an outstanding opportunity to work on BlackRocks investment operating system, Aladdin or equivalent experience Aladdins advanced risk analytics and comprehensive portfolio management tools empower informed decision-making and establish a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide Joining the Aladdin Engineering group puts you at the forefront of developing next-generation technology that intersects information, people, and technology globally
Key Responsibilities
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Become a Subject Matter Expert on applications and own Quality attestations for sign-off on production releases
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Be responsible for functional, non-functional, and regression testing activities of a project
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Craft and develop comprehensive test scenarios based on functional and non-functional requirements
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Apply expertise in C#/Java, Selenium, or other test frameworks to craft, develop, and maintain automated test suites
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Identify, document, and track defects in a clear and concise manner
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Follow the Agile model to track and manage sprint tasks using Azure DevOps, which includes sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives
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Analyze production incidents to identify action items for QA and Dev teams to drive production stability
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Provide feedback to improve product quality and contribute to the improvement of testing processes
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Effectively communicate testing metrics, progress, schedules, and issues impacting delivery
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Fix application, environment, or data issues
Qualifications
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BE or equivalent experience / BTech or equivalent experience / MCA degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject area
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4-8 years of proven experience in QA roles, preferably within the financial services industry
Skills and Experience
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Experience in senior QA roles within the financial services industry, ideally in asset management or a related field Deep understanding of investment management processes, risk management methodologies, regulatory compliance requirements, or investment accounting skills
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Hands-on coding experience in C#/Java
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Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and scripting languages
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Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex issues
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Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing QA programs that drive continuous improvement
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Proficient in software quality assurance and engineering processes, methodologies, and effective approaches Familiar with Agile software development methodologies
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams with varied strengths
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Good foundation in RDBMS, SQL, and application infrastructure technologies, performance testing tools methodologies (JMeter or other), and API testing for handling complex distributed systems
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Self-motivated, with a strong desire to address challenges and work closely with all levels across teams to efficiently implement solutions
Nice to Have
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Experience working in an Agile Development Team
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Familiarity with AZURE DevOps, CI/CD integration, and associated tools and processes (Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube)
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Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning (ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot)
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Experience with Specflow/ Cucumber and BDD
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Experience with API testing (Postman, Soap UI)
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