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Quality Assurance Engineer (Enterprise Solutions)

CFRA Research is a global leader in independent investment research, providing financial intelligence solutions and insights to help clients make smarter, faster decisions.

CFRA

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Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing tests for CFRA’s enterprise solutions software. The responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests to ensure software runs efficiently and meets client needs, while at the same time being secure, scalable, and cost-effective. We are looking for candidates that value collaboration with colleagues and having an immediate, tangible impact for a leading global independent financial insights and data company

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning: Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to understand API requirements and design test plans and strategies for API testing on AWS.
  • Test Case Development: Develop comprehensive test cases for API testing, covering functional, non-functional, and edge cases, ensuring thorough test coverage.
  • Test Automation: Implement automated tests for APIs using tools like Postman, Selenium, or tools such as Jenkins to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Regression Testing: Conduct regression testing to ensure that changes to APIs do not introduce new bugs or regressions, maintaining the overall quality of the APIs.
  • Performance Testing: Conduct performance testing of APIs using AWS tools like AWS XRay, to evaluate API performance under different loads and conditions.
  • Security Testing: Perform security testing of APIs to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security best practices and standards.
  • API Gateway Testing: Test API gateway configurations and integrations to ensure proper routing, transformation, and security of API requests and responses.
  • Error Handling Testing: Test error handling mechanisms of APIs to ensure they return appropriate error codes and messages in case of failures or invalid requests.
  • Documentation: Document test plans, test cases, and test results, and collaborate with developers to ensure issues are properly documented and tracked.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve the quality of APIs, following an Agile development process.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies related to API testing and quality assurance, and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.
  • Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing clear and concise feedback on the quality of APIs and any issues found during testing.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • API Testing: 5+ years of experience and proficiency in testing APIs using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Selenium, with a focus on functional, non-functional, and security testing, and a strong understanding of API technologies and standards.
  • AWS Services: Familiarity with AWS services such as Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, AWS IAM, AWS CloudWatch, and others, and experience in testing APIs deployed on AWS infrastructure.
  • Testing Automation: Experience in implementing automated tests for APIs using tools like Postman, Selenium, or AWS testing tools, to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Performance Testing: Experience in performance testing of APIs using tools like Apache JMeter, Gatling, or AWS X-Ray, to evaluate API performance under different loads and conditions.
  • Security Testing: Knowledge of security testing principles and best practices for APIs, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance with security standards like OWASP.
  • Testing Methodologies: Familiarity with testing methodologies such as Agile testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and ability to work in Agile development environments.
  • Problem-solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions to ensure the quality and reliability of APIs.
  • Documentation: Ability to create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders, to resolve issues and improve the quality of APIs.
  • Continuous Learning: A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies related to API testing and AWS services.
  • Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is often preferred, although equivalent experience and certifications can also be valuable.

Benefits

  • 21 days of Annual Vacation
  • 8 sick days
  • 6 casual days
  • 1 paid Volunteer Day
  • Medical, Accidental & Term Life Insurance
  • Telehealth, OPD
  • Competitive pay
  • Annual Performance Bonus

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CFRA Research is a global leader in financial intelligence solutions and insights, dedicated to empowering clients to make smarter, faster decisions. Many investors and financial professionals struggle to find truly independent and unbiased research in a market often influenced by conflicting interests. CFRA addresses this challenge directly by operating without an asset management or investment banking arm. We don't manage money, make trades, or create financial products that could compete with our clients. This independence is the cornerstone of our commitment to providing objective analysis. Our customers, ranging from institutional investors and wealth advisors to corporations and individual investors, rely on us for timely and actionable insights across a multitude of global markets and research disciplines. We understand that navigating the complexities of the financial world requires a blend of deep expertise and cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 1994 as the Center for Financial Research and Analysis, CFRA has built a reputation for a proprietary approach that uniquely combines fundamental equity research, forensic accounting, fund analysis, public policy insights, and technical research. This comprehensive methodology is further enhanced by robust data analytics and next-generation technology, ensuring our clients always have access to our most up-to-date views and analysis. We are client-obsessed, and our mission is to be the most trusted global source of independent financial intelligence and innovation. Whether it's through our qualitative coverage of over 1,600 global companies, quantitative analysis of more than 15,000 companies, or in-depth ETF and mutual fund research, we provide the critical financial intelligence our clients need to achieve their business and investing goals. Our experienced team of experts is committed to delivering clarity and confidence in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

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