QA Engineer - Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.

Job Purpose
A QA Engineer candidate must be a self-motivated individual who has a proven history of delivering high quality test results and is able to thrive in a fast-pace environment. This role requires frequent interaction with Project Managers, Product Managers, Software Developers and Database Administrators. The candidate will be tasked with understanding business and system requirements, database schemas, writing and executing test scenarios and logging and tracking defects when necessary.  The candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong knowledge of software testing, including functional, regression, and system testing.  The candidate will be expected to have strong SQL knowledge and is able to do data analyses.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing business and functional requirements to produce a test strategy and test cases.
• Develop, execute and maintain test cases for new and existing application features
• Report bugs, help manage the bug triage process and ensure all issues are handled efficiently
• Provide timely status updates and assist the team in making decisions about release readiness
• Participate in all aspects of a full-lifecycle development methodology, and related quality concepts and processes
• Performs troubleshooting software / hardware configuration problems
• Exposed to automation test execution and automation test script maintenance
• Identifies and resolves escalations with emphasis on root cause analysis
• Communicates plans and status efficiently and helps to ensures team is on track for all testing efforts

Knowledge and Experience

• Computer Science or related degree
• 3+ years’ experience in reviewing product requirements and design, creating test plans, and testing distributed web based applications
• 3+ years’ Web-based GUI testing for Java/J2EE applications using data driven test methodologies
• Experience using ALM or similar test management tools
• Experience programming in Python or Java
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux and SQL/Oracle environments
• Experience working with test automation tools
• Comfortable with test automation execution and maintenance
• Solid understanding of Agile/SCRUM methodologies a plus
• Ability to work independently and productively under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills
• Track record of completing assignments on time with a high degree of quality
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and decision making ability
• Experience on Financial Option Model analysis a plus

Schedule

This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week. 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.