Position: Middle Manual Tester
Company: Epam
Category: QA
Experience required: 2y
English level: upper

We are currently looking for a remote Middle Manual Tester with 2+ years in a software testing position with strong experience in testing processes and methodologies to join our team.

The customer is a British-based stock exchange and financial information company. It helps companies to raise capital and investors to build their portfolios across a range of global markets.

The project is focused on a solution for bulk pricing and reference data requirements that provides access to broad, rich datasets that automatically update every 15 minutes, keeping clients’ security master current and accurate.

The Quality Engineering team in Beijing Operation Center is providing a wide variety testing with an emphasis on design around customer needs, aiming to deliver high quality data to our customers. This position is to find the candidate who will participate in solution release testing, including functional, regression and integration as appropriate.

Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM Anywhere. Join EPAM Anywhere to quickly and easily find projects that match your knowledge and experience, while working with Forbes Global 2000 clients, building a successful IT career, and earning competitive rewards. The platform provides additional perks, including a flexible schedule, professional development opportunities, and access to a community of experts. We accept CVs only in English.

*Responsibilities*
Understanding product functionality, data content, and system architecture of the product being tested
Understanding the customer and how the product will be used by customer
Designing and writing test plans and manual test cases for a wide variety of tests including functional, performance, regression, and operational resiliency. May be asked to do some data quality testing
Executing automated testing scripts and be responsible for the test result analysis
Executing defined testing scope within an established testing window
Tracking and managing defects
Reporting on testing status and results
Understanding new technology and testing methods and being able to integrate those to benefit the team and our projects
*Requirements*
Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or any related fields
2+ years in a software testing position with strong experience in testing processes and methodologies: plan, design, execute and report
Proficient in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL
Familiar with Agile methodology and good sense of quality ownership and risk assessment
Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English (B2 and above)
Experience with Java/Python and Unix/Linux shell scripting is a big plus
Experience with financial market data is a plus
Experience with large projects and complicated systems (e.g., insurance company, banks, securities company, etc.) is highly preferred
*We offer*
Paid time off
Sick leave with a medical certificate (up to 30 days of paid sick leave)
Exceptional leave (marriage, child birth, close relative death)
Maternity leave
Healthcare program (incl. family members)
Wellness programs (Well-Being Academy online activities)
EPAM Referral Program
Special gifts (welcome package; pass-probation gift; anniversary gifts (3/5/10))
Internal Learning Programs
Certification opportunities
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