Spero Technology
Quality Assurance Engineer
Spero Technology, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161
What You'll Do
You will be part of the Regulatory Systems team, comprising of Diverse group of developers, designers and Quality analysts responsible for development and testing multiple applications in Collateral and Settlement applications.
You will be primarily working on testing application with on new projects or existing break fixes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
Works in an Agile team throughout the Lifecycle to collaborate on the analysis, design, development & testing.
Actively participates in Sprint planning sessions to create stories with robust acceptance criteria while helping identify missing or incomplete requirements.
Actively participate in all testing phases within the sprint from test planning, test execution, defect management and sprint closure.
Actively participates in design/technical reviews to identify missing, incomplete or inaccurate design assumptions or design choices with product teams.
You will help us take on unique technical challenges associated with testing large datasets with various functional teams on both public cloud and hybrid environments.
Strong aptitude to learn about new technologies and how they apply to OCC's Business and Architecture Frameworks.
Develop test plans, test cases and make sure to have good traceability matrix
Well versed with SQL for backend testing. Good with Unix commands.
Participate in analysis of the issues/defect closures by working closely with RIT Automation/functional engineers along with respective product teams.
The ability to take ownership of multiple significant projects/efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Qualifications:
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering experience.
3+ years of software development or equivalent automation experience using Python, Java or other programming language.
3+ years of experience working with relational db.
3+ years of experience working as a member of an Agile development team.
Thorough working knowledge of SQL and Unix
Familiarity with DevOps tools and technologies such as GIT, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, sound judgement and time management skills.
Technical Skills:
Experience with basic scripting in (Python, Unix).
Trading and derivative industry experience preferred.
Experience with Database SQL queries, as well as tools like Microsoft Excel.
Education and/or Experience:
BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field or equivalent experience
Who We Are
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at
What We Offer
A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
We'll get you where you want to go
Choosing the right staffing company is challenging. You need someone who can do more than point you to a job listing; you need a true partner. When you work with Spero™, you get an entire team of recruiting professionals who know your industry, listen to what you want and will look out for your best interests. This includes:
Help navigating through the confusing client hiring processKnowledge and skill to help you avoid land mines throughout the hiring processHelp preparing for each step of your interview processA behind-the-scenes advocate to help you stand out from other candidatesCareer guidanceCareer openings you can't find anywhere else
Whether you're actively looking for new opportunities or not, we want to get to know you. What do you want out of your next job? What do you want out of your career? What do you want out of life? Wherever you want to go, we can help you get there.
Call us. Let's talk. We can't wait to meet you.
You will be part of the Regulatory Systems team, comprising of Diverse group of developers, designers and Quality analysts responsible for development and testing multiple applications in Collateral and Settlement applications.
You will be primarily working on testing application with on new projects or existing break fixes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
Works in an Agile team throughout the Lifecycle to collaborate on the analysis, design, development & testing.
Actively participates in Sprint planning sessions to create stories with robust acceptance criteria while helping identify missing or incomplete requirements.
Actively participate in all testing phases within the sprint from test planning, test execution, defect management and sprint closure.
Actively participates in design/technical reviews to identify missing, incomplete or inaccurate design assumptions or design choices with product teams.
You will help us take on unique technical challenges associated with testing large datasets with various functional teams on both public cloud and hybrid environments.
Strong aptitude to learn about new technologies and how they apply to OCC's Business and Architecture Frameworks.
Develop test plans, test cases and make sure to have good traceability matrix
Well versed with SQL for backend testing. Good with Unix commands.
Participate in analysis of the issues/defect closures by working closely with RIT Automation/functional engineers along with respective product teams.
The ability to take ownership of multiple significant projects/efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Qualifications:
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering experience.
3+ years of software development or equivalent automation experience using Python, Java or other programming language.
3+ years of experience working with relational db.
3+ years of experience working as a member of an Agile development team.
Thorough working knowledge of SQL and Unix
Familiarity with DevOps tools and technologies such as GIT, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, sound judgement and time management skills.
Technical Skills:
Experience with basic scripting in (Python, Unix).
Trading and derivative industry experience preferred.
Experience with Database SQL queries, as well as tools like Microsoft Excel.
Education and/or Experience:
BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field or equivalent experience
Who We Are
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at
What We Offer
A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
We'll get you where you want to go
Choosing the right staffing company is challenging. You need someone who can do more than point you to a job listing; you need a true partner. When you work with Spero™, you get an entire team of recruiting professionals who know your industry, listen to what you want and will look out for your best interests. This includes:
Help navigating through the confusing client hiring processKnowledge and skill to help you avoid land mines throughout the hiring processHelp preparing for each step of your interview processA behind-the-scenes advocate to help you stand out from other candidatesCareer guidanceCareer openings you can't find anywhere else
Whether you're actively looking for new opportunities or not, we want to get to know you. What do you want out of your next job? What do you want out of your career? What do you want out of life? Wherever you want to go, we can help you get there.
Call us. Let's talk. We can't wait to meet you.