Overview
We are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to contribute to the functional testing of an API-driven trading and regulatory reporting platform within the investment banking sector. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of trade booking processes while collaborating with various stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and trading desks. The position offers a balance of remote work and in-office collaboration, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive functional testing of API endpoints to ensure accurate and compliant trade booking workflows.
- Support the transition of trading desks from legacy database-driven booking processes to a modern API-based system.
- Execute detailed test scenarios and document results, raising and tracking defects as necessary.
- Perform data validations in SQL and MongoDB databases to verify consistency and integrity post-transaction.
- Validate JSON messages transmitted through Solace middleware for regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and trading desks to resolve functional issues and improve system performance.
Requirements
- Must have a good understanding of front-office trading systems and booking workflows.
- Proven experience in functional API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
- Familiarity with automated API testing tools; experience with Parasoft is a plus.
- Strong experience working with SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB) for data validation.
- Knowledge of messaging middleware such as Solace is advantageous.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with both technical teams and trading desk stakeholders.