post - Software Quality Assurance Analyst – Market Data

 

Job Code : 922

Location : London London UK EC2A 2DQ

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Systems Engineering

 

Job Description 

The Quality Assurance Department at FactSet is responsible for monitoring and testing the quality, consistency, and reliability of FactSet’s windows and web-based applications. QA Analysts will collaborate with members of development teams consisting of product managers, software developers and QA staff. Interaction with other members of the development team is a large component of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and execute test plans for FactSet’s applications.
• Ensure that all domain knowledge and test cases are articulated and structured well to enable swift execution by any other member of the QA team.
• Monitor, manage, and report problems and bugs with applications.
• Work proactively with software and product developers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Work with Information Systems and software developers to automate testing processes.
• Conduct manual or automation tests for new features added to applications.
• Document all testing activity with applications.
• Develop and report performance metrics for applications.
• Ensure consistency of applications with other FactSet applications and products.
• Develop expertise with FactSet’s financial data applications.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance
• In depth experience in writing and updating Test Plans and Test Cases. Hands on experience in executing test cases
• Understanding of SDLC
• Ability to design, plan, build and execute test processes based on loosely defined business requirements
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and effectively alter goals
• Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills
• Very strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail

Highly Desired:

• Experience testing software related to real time market data service environment
• Prior experience with automation is needed. A strong plus would be the use of automation tools such as Test Complete, QTP (Quick Test Pro) or other tools tools
  

About FactSet

FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at the financial institutions throughout the world.
We offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement in a structured environment that offers staff the chance to express themselves.

In 2012, annual revenues for FactSet grew to $806 million, our 32nd year of consecutive revenue growth

FactSet has been listed as one of the "UK's Best Workplaces" for the last 5 years and appears in the Guardian UK 300 and was named by The Job Crowd as one of the "Top 10 Companies For Graduates To Work For in Banking & Finance". In addition FactSet is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

To get a further insight into our culture follow us on twitter @FactSetCareers  or go to www.facebook.com/FactSet

Benefits
Structured training and a clear development path, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes up to 30 days holiday, medical benefits, an attractive pension plan and the opportunity to study professional qualifications.

For further information about the Company, please visit: www.factset.com/careers and see why our London team enjoy working at FactSet by going to bit.ly/18LtAvx

How to apply
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