Software Tester / QA

Software Tester / QA: III (Senior)

Location: Remote in US

Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Model Testing & Validation:
• Design and execute end-to-end model testing plans covering data integrity, model design, performance, and outcomes.
• Perform quantitative testing to evaluate model accuracy, sensitivity, and stability against defined KPIs and thresholds.
• Develop and run SAS-based testing scripts for data sampling, parameter verification, threshold testing, and scenario simulation.
• Document testing results with detailed evidence and ensure adherence to internal model validation standards
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
• Partner with Model owners, Model developers, and Model Validators to understand model logic, data sources, and business context.
• Communicate testing results, issues, and remediation recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to align testing priorities with development cycles.
• Model Development & Enhancement
• Contribute to the enhancement or redevelopment of AML models when required, leveraging SAS or Python for prototyping and statistical analysis.
• Support implementation testing, threshold calibration, and tuning exercises.
• Provide analytical insight into false positives, segmentation shifts, and model drift analysis.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure testing activities comply with enterprise model risk management policies and AML regulatory expectations.
• Assist in audit and regulatory reviews by providing testing evidence, documentation, and technical explanations.
• Maintain version-controlled documentation of test scripts, datasets, and test results.

Duration:

• Possibility of FTE conversion

Location:

• Fully remote US position
• Candidate has to be physically present in the US

Must-Have Requirements:

• 6 10 years of experience in AML model testing, validation, or development within financial services.
• Testing experience (QC and QA)
• Hands on Jira experience
• Strong hands-on programming experience in SAS (Base SAS, SAS SQL, Macros)
• Working knowledge of Python
• Solid understanding of AML models (Transaction Monitoring, Customer Segmentation, Risk Scoring).
• Proven ability to perform quantitative testing, interpret results, and prepare comprehensive documentation.
• Experience working in Agile project environments with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present complex technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Plusses:

• Working knowledge of SQL is a plus

Interview Process:

• 2 interviews to hire