Individual’s primary responsibility will be for deployment, implementation and support of our client’s Energy and Financial Trading and Risk Management systems. This position requires exceptional organization, communication, planning, and technical skills along with the ability to manage client expectations. Proven ability required to quickly solve complex technical skills issues covering all facets of project and software lifecycles. Technical skills range from understanding SQL language, JAVA, .NET scripting, infrastructure design, and relational database design/administration. Sales support (RFP responses, on-site sales demonstrations) as well as additional tasks will be required to support products and clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel 25%
Proven track record of strong client-facing skills
Strong analytical, presentation, writing, communication and problem solving skills
Ability to self start and work independently and in a team setting
Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems
Solid understanding of software deployment, i.e, dills memory management, paths
Working knowledge of database structure, design, SQL language
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Energy and Financial market concepts
Understanding of Windows and LINUX (32 and 64bit) operating systems
Solid understanding of network/IT infrastructure, i.e., multicasting, server class hardware
Working knowledge of programming languages, JAVA, .NET
Working knowledge of API, SOA, Middleware, etc.
Location: Nassau County, LI
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our Client, a leading developer of trading and risk management software for major financial institutions and large multi-national corporations, is seeking a QA Analyst. The QA Analyst will be responsible for maintaining automated test scripts to meet software release deliverables, project testing requirements and other quality assurance considerations. Responsibilities will include the maintenance of baseline databases which require importing and exporting of database tables for the purposes of the automation test execution. Work with the development team to understand how changes in the software product affect maintenance. Write, maintain and execute automated test scripts through software product upgrades. Provide in-depth failure analysis performed against thousands of automated test executions. Document, report and failure analyze test results related to energy and financial markets. Convert manual test plans to automated test scripts. Coordinate and lead the rollout of automated environment application upgrades. Work closely with the development team on various projects to ensure issues are dealt with in a timely and professional matter. Follow up on outstanding defects to determine the impact on maintenance releases of code.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree preferred
3 years Automation testing experience via Mercury’s QTP/WinRunner or similar product
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Defect tracking systems, and some exposure to SQL
Exposure to software release/build process/SDLC is required
Required to be self motivated, firm and capable of learning our software products and related technologies
Previous experience in a client/server testing environment is a plus
Knowledge of financial or energy related products is also a plus
Location: Nassau County, Long Island
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
