QA Analyst (Calypso)

Position Title: QA Analyst


Location: NYC-NY (Hybrid)


Client: Venusgeo / Jefferies


Rate : $50/hr on C2C

• Must Need 10+ Experience (5+ years) in the field of IT and Testing in the BFSI (Banking and Financial Industry) domain.
• Strong Domain skills - Must have working experience in Capital Markets across modules and instruments especially Derivatives (Bonds, Options, Futures, Swaps)
• Experience and in-depth understanding of the Software Testing principles.
• Experience with Applications in Front/Middle Office operations.
• Knowledge in at least one Trading Platform (e.g. Fidessa/Calypso/Summit)
• Experience in testing BFSI Domain applications with a deep understanding of the Trade Lifecycle.
• Knowledge of FIX Protocol.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Understanding the user requirements and application capabilities by reading BRD, FSD and application user manuals.
• Work closely with Business (Test case reviews) and IT teams (deployments/fixes)
• Good knowledge of Windows and SQL.
• Defect Management - Articulation of defects in detailed manner, assigning defects to technical teams, capturing target fix dates and resolution comments from IT
• Co-ordinate with Project/ Program managers with clear communications.
• Ability to drive the project Initiatives on your own. Plan and execute activities based on project milestones and independently manage communications.
• Adept at providing Testing, Technical and Domain expertise by guidance to team.
• Good communication, presentation skills and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly.
• Able to function effectively as a member of a fully focused global team.
• Proactive with respect to personal and technical development.
• Motivational leader in this space with exemplary follow through.