Lead SDET Software Development Engineer

***Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Lead SDET Software Development Engineer with Financial Services industry experience. Candidate will lead the manual and automated integration testing at the program level.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integration test strategy for assigned products
• Develop and execute test plans, develop test automation
• Lead the testing and automation function in collaboration with other team members
• Execute test plans and prepare clearly documented results, demonstrate the results to the product teams and management
• Review release notes of delivered functionality and create test plans focused on integration tests
• Work with the product teams on resolution of any outstanding issues within the release and post-release
• Categorize issues based on severity, clearing documents details of the issues in the tracking system
• Develop and execute functional and non-functional testing plans
• Keep track of open issues and retest closed issues.
• Provide direction to the other team members for testing integrated systems.
• Build new automation capabilities for integration testing, reconciliation testing, and data testing.
• Partner with internal business users and stakeholders to prioritize and develop requirements and testing for implementing new features and functionality including, but not limited to, Risk Platform applications.
• Manage Ovation system releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities, and communicating appropriately
• Support regression testing and introduction of required changes as new releases are introduced
• Provide support for the Ovations systems including, but not limited to, research and resolution of system issues, user support, and scheduled activities
• Create and maintain reports for ongoing business needs
• Lead day-to-day activities and delivery schedule of implementation partners engaged for various initiatives, when applicable
• Build upon/maintain professional relationships with key colleagues and vendors to ensure that the services and solutions provided meet the current and future needs
• Manage and communicate status reports and other key metrics
• Maintain documentation and process related requirements
• Assist with compliance and regulatory related activities
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Strong testing and QA automation background
• Strong technical background
• Strong customer orientation and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, confidential environment
• Understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC), including proven experience in implementing software applications
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Must maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Consistent in performance and practices ethical, professional behavior
• Experience operating within an Agile delivery team
• Work well independently, yet is cooperative in working with team members
• Proficiency in test automation tools like Gherkin, Cucumber, Selenium, or other automation frameworks.
• API and high-volume data testing experience
• Development of data testing and transformation tools
• Programming in Python, Java, other programming languages
• Strong data experience including SQL, databases
• Streaming and event driven system experience a plus.
• Message queuing and event sourcing tools like IBM MQ, Kafka
• Proficiency with MS word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio is preferred
• Experience with implementing and configuring business processes
• Deep understanding of data and structure, reporting, dashboards, strongly preferred
• Experience with Security testing preferred
• Clearing and Risk systems functional expertise and familiarity with technical offerings such as integrations and Core Connectors is preferred

Education and/or Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience working with manual and automation technologies as an expert with a clear understanding of core practices, processes, and terminology
• Minimum of five (5) years experience implementing, enhancing, and supporting integration testing to address business problems and requirements in multiple functional areas
• Minimum of two (2) year of experience in financial services or capital markets