QA Analyst with Collateral Management

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’ s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

As a Senior QA Analyst, candidate will be an integral part of the agile delivery team, driving the development and execution of high-quality functional testing in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Candidate will work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the applications meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Candidate expertise in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), agile methodologies, and deep understanding of functional domains will be key to ensuring the success of the projects.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $110K - CAD $115K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Agile QA Practices:

• Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and development teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with Agile methodologies.

Functional Domain Expertise:

• Strong understanding of Margins & Collateral Management, including margin agreements (ISDA, CSA), collateral settlement and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of Basel III, Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR), CFTC regulation related to collateral.
• Familiarity with margin call platforms like AcadiaSoft.
• Experience testing OTC Derivatives, securities lending or repo transactions is a plus.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of financial products and services to design effective test scenarios.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for defects and implement preventative measures to enhance production stability.

Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD):

• Implement and advocate for BDD practices within the QA process.
• Provide test scenarios and maintain automated test scripts using BDD tools such as Cucumber, ensuring efficient regression testing and maximum test coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to write clear and concise Gherkin scenarios that accurately reflect business requirements.

Team Collaboration:

• Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior QA team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
• Communicate effectively with global teams, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Requirements:

•  Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience in leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles for business-critical applications.
• Strong financial product knowledge, with a distinct advantage in derivatives.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, particularly those supporting BDD such as Cucumber.
• Solid understanding of UNIX, shell scripting, and SQL.
• Experience testing SWIFT, XML, JSON messages and file formats.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and test requirements.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools, with the ability to generate and interpret associated reports.

Preferred, but not required:

• Banking / Financial experience is preferred.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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