26 Oct
NCND Nasdaq Canada
Toronto
Nasdaq Canada is seeking an experienced QA resource to join our cross-functional team in Toronto supporting development and delivery of complex and distributed systems with high availability to large clearing houses in North America and around the globe.
This is an opportunity to join the world’s leading exchange technology company and work with innovative technologies in an international environment where our clients include high profile financial organizations and institutions. If innovation and efficiency drive you forward, this is the place for you. We are looking for candidates with strong technical skills who have a genuine desire and drive to learn and develop while delivering top technology solutions to today's markets.
With this position within Nasdaq's Marketplace Technology you will be part of extensive network of professional working with our Clearing systems clients around the globe.
The position creates, executes and maintains tests according to test scripts and test plans. Is required to test either front end or back end software components (or both) and apply industry best practice. Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, and debugs software solutions. Reports issues found back to development and/or project management teams and/or implementation teams. May be required to develop and maintain testing tools to be used by the broader team. May also specialize in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and/or Process Improvement.
Conducts a range of quality control tests and analyses to ensure that all problems are resolved and that software meets or exceeds specified standards, development specifications or client requirements.
Creates test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow. Drafts, revises and approves test plans and scripts for other team members.
Uses expertise when collaborating with internal or external team members to plan all applicable test phases to ensure that applicable test phases are successfully completed and documented and there is a plan for problem resolution.
Documents and proposes for approval the release engineering procedures, so that the process can continually be reviewed and improved.
When specializing in QA, develops and maintain the quality of products and processes, including standard procedures and methods.
When specializing in Business Process Improvement would collect and analyse process data to make recommendations on improved business practices and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- 8+ Years of professional software testing experience
- You are a multi-skilled, solution-oriented team player with a positive can-do attitude. You can work cross-functionally and internationally in a constantly evolving environment.
- Bachelor's in computer science, Information Systems or related field with relevant work experience.
- Proficient in Java and working experience in Linux
- Expertise in setting up, enhancing and maintaining the Automation Frameworks
- Hands on experience in API / Rest Assured / Backend automation and related frameworks Swagger, TestNG
- Good understanding of database concepts and hands on experience with SQL
- Should have independently handled/ developed complex features using Test Automation
- Intermediary level of scripting using Python and similar script languages
- Experience integrating automated tests with a CI/CD pipeline. Familiar with GIT, Jenkins and related tools
- Experience working in agile teams either using Scrum or Kanban
- Hands on Automation experience of at least 5 years is a must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Optional Skills:
- Experience in the Clearing domain, the post-trade domain or financial markets
- Experience in non-functional tests such as failover/resilience tests and load/performance tests
- Experience in securities related testing including derivatives
- International Working Experience in the financial domain
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
▶️ QA Test Engineer Specialist
🖊️ NCND Nasdaq Canada
📍 Toronto