AVP, Manual Testing - Commodities Pricing Application

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AVP to join our team specializing in manual testing for our critical commodities pricing application. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our platform, which encompasses trade pricing, order management, trade booking, and market data management functionalities, offering valuable exposure to the business aspects of these key functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test cases to validate the functionality, performance, and stability of the commodities pricing application.
• Perform comprehensive manual testing of new features and enhancements, meticulously documenting test results and reporting discrepancies.
• Conduct thorough regression testing to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with software releases.
• Collaborate closely with developers and business analysts to understand requirements, reproduce issues, and ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Actively participate in feature JIRA review and testing processes, providing valuable feedback on functionality and usability.
• Review and provide input on runbooks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in software testing, particularly in the commodities trading domain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in manual software testing, with a strong emphasis on complex financial applications.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, Zephyr) and defect tracking systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Good understanding of financial instruments in commodities markets.
• Familiarity with UI automated testing tools and frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright or Selenium.
• Experience with Javascript or Typescript would be a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.