Manual QA & Team Lead

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

The Role

We are seeking a versatile professional who embodies the qualities of a meticulous Quality Assurance (QA) specialist and possesses the leadership and facilitation skills of an adept team-lead. As a hybrid Manual QA & Team Lead, you will play a dual role in ensuring the quality of our products through rigorous testing methodologies while also facilitating Agile processes and handling line management duties.

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance:

• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications.

• Execute manual and/or automated tests to identify software defects, usability issues, and inconsistencies across different product versions.

• Document and track issues systematically using bug tracking tools, ensuring clear and concise reporting.

• Collaborate with development teams to communicate bugs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution.

• Conduct regression tests to validate fixes and ensure the resolution of identified issues.

Team Lead:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Backlog Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Review, Retrospective) and ensure their effectiveness.

• Enable the team to remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and make decisions collaboratively to achieve team goals.

• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and understanding of product requirements.

• Monitor team performance metrics, track progress, and provide insights to enhance productivity and delivery predictability.

• Work with team members to help them set professional development goals for the year

• Handle holiday requests and work with senior management on periodic pay review and bonus awards

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Contribute to creating and maintaining testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, and testing procedures.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in QA/testing roles and 1 year of experience in an Agile/Scrum Master role.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in testing methodologies, test case design, bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and understanding of Agile methodologies and Kanban framework.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team and stakeholders.

• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership, facilitation, and mentoring capabilities to guide and inspire the team towards continuous improvement.

• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to testing and process enhancement.

• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with running simple Linux commands

• Familiarity with automation testing tools would be beneficial.

FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.