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Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and driven Test Lead to oversee the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a strategic derivatives platform initiative. This role is critical in ensuring the quality reliability and compliance of systems across trading clearing risk management and data domains. You will lead a cross-functional testing team define robust test strategies and champion automation and innovation in testing practices. This is a 24-month engagement.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilitiesinclude
Testing Strategy & Execution
- Define and implement comprehensive test strategies covering functional regression integration and automation testing.
- Lead the testing lifecycle across multiple systems including screen trading OTC clearing enterprise data warehouse risk and collateral platforms.
Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with business users developers business analysts and operations to ensure testing aligns with business objectives.
- Manage offshore and onshore testing teams ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Automation & Tools
- Drive test automation initiatives using tools such asTOSCASelenium and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitLab).
- Promote adoption of AI-driven test case generation and low-code automation platforms.
Environment & Data Management
- Ensure production-like test environments and maintain data integrity for accurate validation.
- Oversee test data setup and environment readiness for various test phases.
Defect & Quality Management
- Lead defect triage prioritization and resolution in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Provide go-live readiness sign-off and attestation based on test results and risk assessments.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare daily/weekly test progress reports and highlight key risks and issues to project stakeholders.
- Maintain testing documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion best practices in testing and quality assurance.
- Conduct internal training and create knowledge-sharing materials to uplift team capabilities.
Job Requirements
Requirementsare
- 10 years in software testing including 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong experience inderivativesexchange platforms and financial systems.
- Hands-on withtest automationAPI testing and tools likeTOSCAREST andFIX.
- Familiarity withAgileDevOps and offshore delivery models.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with regulatory audits and compliance testing.
- Ability to drive change and mentor testing teams.
- Strong reporting and documentation skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
