Senior Lead Engineer - Testing (Fund Accounting, functional testing )

Position

About the team

Investment Accounting Manager is an investment management accounting and reporting solution for Mutual funds and Hedge Funds, and Fund Administrators. A Realtime, multi-currency accounting and position management connecting middle and back-office operations with flexible accounting rules that allow it to support the most complex mutual fund business. Development team works in Agile Scrum framework consisting of members from Testing, Development and Business Analyst groups. Scrum team is responsible for project development based on client and internal requirements with expected quality within strict timelines.

What you will be doing

As a part of testing team, individual need to test and implements solutions that require analysis and research. Works on small to large, complex projects that requires skill in testing in multiple environments. Possesses knowledge in Investment Banking domain, specifically in Fund Accounting. Works on one or more projects as a team member. Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment. Identify risks and develops mitigation strategies.

• Efficient functional testing of projects / client issues. Preparation of effective test plans, test strategies, involvement in project estimations. Creation of efficient testing approach, creation of automation scripts for project test cases.
• Regression Testing on application to ensure that current changes are not impacting existing functionality.
• Effectively communicates testing activities and findings in oral and written forms.
• Controls and manages own daily test activities.
• Organizes and maintains the test script library.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you will need:

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Investment banking domain knowledge is must. Fund Accounting domain expertise is desirable.
• Knowledge of methods, tools and technology used in software testing.
• Knowledge and use of quality management methods, tools and technology used to create and support defect-free, application software that meets needs of client/business partner
• Knowledge of basic principles, processes, phases and roles of application development methodologies
• Knowledge of primary database engines with a demonstrated ability to write complex queries to be used for data validation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of object-oriented development tools, techniques and principles with expertise in at least one object-oriented language
• Knowledge of functions, features and components of existing and planned operating systems and applications.
• Skill in understanding and focusing on the client needs.
• Skill in analysis, solid decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment where developers and testing personnel work closely together to ensure requirements are met or exceeded.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and teambuilding skills working with technical and non-technical individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, client representatives.

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience of Agile Scrum / Kanban will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communicator ability to discuss technical and functional solutions to various stakeholders including leadership, BAs, development group.
• Organized approach manage and adapt priorities according to client and internal requirements.
• Self-starter but team mindset - work autonomously and as part of a global team.