Position: Manual QA engineer (with financial background)
Company: Ciklum
Category: QA
Experience required: 1y
English level: intermediate

**Responsibilities**

Perform validation of financial software
Calculate, verify and analyze results of pricing, profit and loss calculations, life cycle events’ cash flows and risk management characteristics of different types of financial instruments
Execute and evaluate manual and automated cases and report test results
Review and analyze regression testing results
Report, track and escalate issues as appropriate, using JIRA
Troubleshoot issues independently arising during the testing phase and/or production
Develop, update and execute test cases for new functionality and regression
Review, design, improve and maintain test cases for automated regression tests
Communicate with internal/external teams regarding test results and reporting issues
Collaborate with developers to enhance the quality of the application
Support knowledge- and skills-sharing among the team

**Requirements**

Basic knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and practices
Familiarity with various types of software testing (function, integration, installation)
Degree in finance, economics, financial mathematics, accounting or relative disciplines
Understanding the basics of financial industry and financial markets
Basic knowledge in various asset classes such as equity and fixed income instruments, and  their derivatives (Futures, Options, etc.)
Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to details
Flexible and willing to assist other team members
Reliable, positive, proactive team player
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Good English. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and the know-how to multitask
Basics understanding of Linux, SQL, MongoDB, JavaScript is a plus or should be learned  within a reasonable time

**What's in it for you**

Unique working environment where you communicate and work directly with client
Variety of knowledge sharing, training and self-development opportunities
Competitive salary
State of the art, cool, centrally located office with warm atmosphere which creates really good working conditions