Lead Quality Engineer - Capital Markets FX

Posted 15 April by eFinancialCareers
Competitive salary
Nottingham , Nottinghamshire
Permanent, full-time
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ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

The Lead QA Analyst is a member of the SIT Team responsible for testing software for our Capital Markets FX Products.

The Lead QA Analyst will drive requirement reviews, test planning activities and execution of critical test cases/scripts required to ensure that the software meets business requirements.

The Lead QA Analyst will functionally manage the tasks of a small group of Quality Engineers to guide the testing of complex software products or customer solutions. The Lead QA Engineer contributes through their technical and leadership expertise.

Functional Testing levels may include application integration, system, system/network integration and acceptance testing; may also include non-functional testing such as F&R and DR. The successful candidate will also mentor and guide others in the team to perform functional, non functional testing and other testing activities.

This role is Digital First Hybrid, the successful candidate will be required to work from the office 1 day per week or 3/4 days per month.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Independently develops test plan documents, writes and performs manual test cases etc.
  • Provides the planning, integration, scripting, and execution of testing required
  • Reviews business requirements, and design specifications complex changes/systems for completeness and testability. Conducts testing using company-specific, manual, programmatic or automated processes.
  • Develops and performs test scripts, lead bug triage meetings, coordinates with the development teams, and communicates the Testing status and Test Results, all independently.
  • Logs defects per defined project guidelines and standards and analyses defects including the origin and cause, communicates pertinent information, and confirms resolution of defects.
  • May lead a small group on implementing projects with manageable risks and resources requirements.
  • Conducts root cause analysis and correlation of other system and/or problems of high complexity.
  • Works on projects of varying complexity including large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical disciplines. Estimates effort required for own work and checks and agrees other team members' estimates.
  • Accountable for planning work assigned to their sub-team, including work breakdown, estimates and identification of possible solution options.
  • Accountable for tracking status of sub-team's work and ensuring deliverables are produced to agreed schedules.
  • Identifies risk, comes up with mitigation plan which is communicated
  • Communicate risks to quality and testing schedules to Quality Manager.
  • Reports complex issues with clarity and at an appropriate level for Senior Stakeholders.
  • Provides status updates to managers.
  • Stays current with industry trends and identifies technologies that will impact the business.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Key Experience required:
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where needs evolve rapidly and priorities change.
  • A passion for learning and innovation is critical.
  • A great people person who can motivate and bring the best out of a diverse team.
  • Attention to detail is key
  • Knowledge, Skills and Experience required
  • BSC Honours degree in Computing or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10-year hands on experience in Software development life cycle, preferably in Automation testing of multi-tiered applications.
  • Experience of working within the Financial Sector.
  • Integration testing experience with upstream/downstream systems
  • A demonstrable knowledge of Capital Markets FX lifecycle.
  • Minimum of 6 years experience as a Quality Analyst.
  • Experience in creating test plans and reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Scripting test cases based on requirements. Developing and building tests into automated test suites.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of standard software QA processes and methodologies.
  • Ability to grasp technical and domain knowledge quickly is critical.
  • High attention to details and strong communication skills with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to train and mentor other QA team members.
  • Experience in leading co-workers and small teams.
  • Proficient in using Jira/Confluence.
Beneficial Experience:
  • Experience on Windows / Linux / UNIX environment.Prior ex
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