QA Engineer

Architus specialises in connecting leading UK and US businesses with top EU engineering talent, helping build high-performing technology teams and establish presence overseas. With offices in London and Vilnius, Architus has a strong track-record and impressive list of clients such as Invesco, Tide, Capital Group, Schroders, BNP Paribas, and HSBC.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading digital investor communications platform that provides Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure services globally. Originally developed by a major financial institution, this platform aims to transform capital markets with innovative and compliant solutions that benefit the entire financial ecosystem.

Working in tandem with the Product, Operations and Technology teams you will execute critical testing of new features and functions as well as play a part in pre-release regression testing. This is a demanding and fast-paced role playing a critical step in the platform development process.

You will write thorough and reusable test scripts, execute the scripts and record and document defects using the latest software development tools. You will communicate constantly with clients and team members, participate in daily stand-ups to ensure testing remains on track for a successful release.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating test scripts using descriptions of features and functions developed in Jira and as demonstrated by Technology/Product team
• Regression testing of existing features ahead of key deployments
• Execution of test scripts
• Documentation of all bugs identified in standardised documentation for prioritisation with Product and Technology team colleagues
• Reporting test execution progress on an intra-day basis
• Assisting with the creation of weekly internal and client-facing release notes
• Assisting with the creation of user manuals for new features
  
  

Requirements

• Strong software or system testing experience
• Ability to interact with clients and internal partners effectively
• Experience of using test management tools such as Quality Center and ALM
• Strong understanding of SQL
• Understanding of Financial Services and post trade - ideally asset servicing
• Experience with defect reporting and tracking tools such as JIRA
• Ability to understand where new products impact existing infrastructure and features
• Collaborative with strong communication skills
• Ability to author and execute test scripts with little guidance
• SWIFT messaging experience
• API testing experience
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Salary: Starting from € 3,500 gross/month, depending on your experience (full-time only)
• Career Growth: Accelerate your professional journey by working with cutting-edge technologies in a truly global environment
• Holidays: Enjoy extra vacation days to recharge and unwind
• Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Workplace: A modern, pet-friendly office equipped with parking and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled and productive
• High-Spec Hardware: Brand-new, high-performance equipment provided to support your work from day one
• Team Environment: A dynamic, collaborative, and friendly working atmosphere
• Perks: Enjoy additional health insurance, plan for the future with 3rd-pillar pension benefits, and perform at your best with high-spec hardware
  
  

Ready to Join Us?

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's create something amazing together. We look forward to meeting the next Architus star!