Senior Associate, Quality Assurance

What You'll Do:This role will support external or internal testing requests as it relates to test execution, including application level setup within OCC's ENCORE system, creation of testing inputs, initiating and monitoring the applicable processes, and confirming the resulting outbound data files and reports are produced. Processing can extend to multiple areas of ENCORE including Clearing as well as downstream Risk/Margin systems. This role will support these efforts in test planning and preparation, execution, as well as troubleshooting with external parties. This role will support efforts to respond to connectivity requests as required to facilitate testing or support Production. This position requires a mix of business and technology knowledge.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.Support the team responsible for design and development of tests for Encore/ETS/Data Platform applications. Members of the team are responsible for the following: Attend high level design sessions, code walk-throughs and offer suggestions, and guidance on any topic that could have a negative impact

Works in an Agile team throughout the Lifecycle to collaborate on the analysis, design, development and testing

Actively participates in the Sprint planning session and assist in creating stories with robust acceptance criteria while helping identify missing or incomplete requirements

Analyze the business requirements, understand the expectation from end user, review with Business Analysts/SMEs and design test scenarios

Attend daily scrum standup and report testing issues

Provide key inputs during retrospective meetings

Create test data, detailed test cases for validating business functions and regression testing

Clearly articulates verbally and in writing the specifics around defects

Monitors and updates defect reports as needed to ensure timely problem resolution

Review User stories for the sprint with the users and get user approval before sprint is closed

Conducts regression, integration, and systems testing on newly designed or modified applications/systems

Performs application and project risk analysis and recommends quality improvements

Assists production support by testing time sensitive defects and providing advice on system functionality

Participate in the communication and analysis of test results and patterns, providing a feedback loop to requirements gathering, design and development teams

Identify, evaluate, and recommend automation testing tools

Provide accurate timelines to the stakeholders and make sure deadlines are met without effecting the quality of the product

Be the point of contact for the responsible applications and provide support as needed

Prioritize, assign and balance workload of the team as per the timelines

Responsible for continuously improving the QA process and technologies

Drive and maintain automation efforts across multiple areas

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone

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.[Required] Basic knowledge of a development lifecycle under Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies

[Required] Ability to manage small scale projects and ensuring team efficiency

[Required] Broad based knowledge of the Lifecyle development, change control management, test planning management

[Required] Strong analytical skills with potential to display methods of testing highly sophisticated systems, progressively diagnose system defects, and clearly communicate project constituents, key findings and learnings

[Required] Strong communication skills, written and oral, sound judgement and time management skills, ability to work effectively with clients (users), management and staff

[Required] Some design and development skills in one of the following technologies and tools: Fitnesse Automation for Appian, Selenium and Protractor

[Required] Highly motivated self-starter with creative problem-solving skills

[Required] Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced Agile environment

[Required] Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Technical Skills & Background[Required] Basic design and development skills in one of the following technologies and tools: Fitnesse Automation for Appian, Selenium and Protractor

[Required] Highly motivated self-starter with creative problem-solving skills

[Required] Relational databases and query tools. (SQL Server, Oracle and DB2)

[Required] Automated testing tool experience (Selenium, ServiceNow Automated Test Framework, QTP, Protractor)

[Required] Experience testing SAS (Software as Service) applications such as Appian, Archer, Service Now, Oracle ERP and Workday

[Required] Programming/Scripting Experience/knowledge in any one language (Java, VB script, Python)

CertificationsNone required

Education & Training[Required] Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

[Required] 1+ years of experience in system analysis and application testing role

[Preferred] Test management experience leading small to large projects and development of test plans

Who We AreThe 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 www.theocc.com.What We OfferA 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 workTuition Reimbursement to support your continued educationStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceTechnology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotelyGenerous PTO and Parental leaveCompetitive health benefits including medical, dental and visionStep 1When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application andattach your resume.Step 2You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.Step 3If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location.For more information about

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