Friday, December 08, 2006

3 full time and 1 consulting Openings for Equities QA testers descriptions below paying up to 110k base plus bonus full time and 50-60 hr consultin

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Algorithmic QA Analyst (1 FT role)

Job Description:

  • Must have Business knowledge and experience as it applies to trading applications.
  • Must have some level of understanding of Algorithmic trading strategies.
  • Must be comfortable with FIX protocol and be able to troubleshoot orders in FIX logs.
  • Must have prior experience working with an Equity Order Management System.
  • Must have intermediate level of UNIX and Database skills.
  • Must understand SDLC and be able to take necessary steps to apply it to the QA process.
  • Must be able to use QA tools such as Mercury Quality Center to create/execute test cases as well as log defects and follow up on defects.
  • Plus: Understanding of Algorithmic trading strategies (VWAP / TWAP / SOR – Smart Order Routing)
  • Knowledge of compliance related reports as it applies to trading (OATS / OTS / DPTR) is a plus.
  • Automation knowledge and experience in automating web-based GUI is a plus.
  • Knowledge and experience working with shell scripts would be helpful but not required.

Platforms: Windows, Unix, Linux

GUI Systems: Equities Trading Applications

Database Systems: SQL Server, Oracle, MS SQL

Other Programming Skills (is a plus): Java, C++, VB

Business Knowledge: Financial, FIX, CMS

Communication Skills: Good Communication Skills

Fidessa QA Analyst (1 FT role, 1 contractor)

Job Description:

  • Experience in Equities Trading applications (OTC preferred)
  • Experience on FIDESSA (Royal Blue Application), Brass, Lava OMS, Nyfix – Renaissance or in-house cash equities order management systems is a Plus
  • QA Experience at least 5 years
  • Familiarity with UNIX Commands & SQL
  • Basic understanding of the SDLC process.
  • Automation Experience with Trading Applications is a Plus.
  • Experience on Mercury Tools - Mercury Quality Center and Quick Test Pro is a Plus

Platforms: Unix

GUI Systems: Fidessa Equities Trading Application

Database Systems: SQL Servers / Sybase

Other Programming Skills (is a Plus): Java, C++.VB

Business Knowledge: Financial, FIX, CMS

Communication Skills: Good Communication