Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description

Job DescriptionGroup Overview:The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the worlds leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-alltrading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the worlds most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Responsibilities:

• Produce test cases, test scripts, and test data based upon those requirements.
• Take the product functional specifications, and the software requirements specifications, and to estimate the work involved within the testing cycle of each product.
• Ensure that the testing produces a high level of quality for the product releases.
• Test the product documentation against the software to ensure that the documents are accurate and fit for purpose.
• Hands on experience of the software testing lifecycle including functional testing, integration testing, UAT and OAT. Test the software products according to the test plan and to agreed timescales.
• Documentation reviews, planning and estimation, functional analysis and test estimation through the development lifecycle.
• Test the performance of the product from a usability viewpoint.
• Identify and effectively document issues found, and track those issues through internal defect tracking tools.
• Advise on and provide support for integration testing of new software applications, executing tests when necessary.
• Give guidance and support to internal support functions through the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with business analysts, development team and project managers on all aspects of testing.
• Liaise with support teams and off shore US development teams.
• Participate in the review and analysis of bug reports and in performing regression testing.
• Recreate and help identify and resolve customer reported issues.
• Report on the status of QA to project stakeholders.
• Escalate testing issues with the QA manager or stakeholders.
• Carry out due diligence of QA processes.
• Develop regression testing pack.
• Able to conduct internal demonstration to stakeholders.
• Fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as requested in order to meet the needs of the business

Experience / Competences: Essential

• Understanding in black box test techniques: equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis etc.
• Able to write and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases
• Able to define scope and objectives of all levels of testing
• Able to work independently, and take ownership in ensuring high-quality products for users
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Working knowledge and experience with FIX messaging
• Experience in test automation and automated testing frameworks

Desired:

• Knowledge of non-functional testing
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle

Not The Perfect FitConcerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiasticabout this role but find that your experience doesnt align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicatedTalent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Dont hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement:We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. Thats why were building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing tocontribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. #NIJobs LocationUK - City Quays - Belfast