Test Engineer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Performance Tester for our client in Jersey City, NJ. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• Create, maintain and execute test scripts; ensure that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements;
• Conduct all types of application testing as needed, such as integration, system, regression, new functionality and performance testing.
• Work with appropriate technology team members to determine the acceptable range for test results and performance.
• Discover, track and verify defects ensuring that they are prioritized, scheduled, and communicated to development in a timely fashion.
• Administer/configure test environment resources to ensure that the environment is adequate for testing.
• Produce clear and accurate defect reports detailing software and functional issues based on testing results.
• Willing to learn and share the FIT knowledge and working experience

Experience And Skill Sets:

• Working knowledge of UNIX
• Experience testing C++ / Java / Python
• Experience with defect tracking tools
• Experience with Relational Databases and SQL
• Experience with SDM, Agile, test and test data automation, and Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Knowledge of Fixed Income products (Treasury, Agency, Swaps, FX, MoneyMarket, SOFR etc.)
• Knowledge of Hedge concept
• Experience of FI Markets/ECNs (Cantor, CME BrokerTec, TradeWeb, CBOT, CME, etc.)
• Experience with testing trade/order processing applications
• Experience with testing Bloomberg FIT applications is big plus
• Experience with firewall / application proxy connectivity testing is big plus
• Hands on testing experience on electronic application is big plus
• Familiarity with publish/subscribe message systems
• Three years direct experience as a test engineer for major application integration and/or major application product release
• Knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience working with remote/virtual teams
• Solid experience with Functional, Regression, Performance, and Failover testing

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