Senior QA Manual (with Java)

We are looking for a Strong Manual QA engineer who can develop and support Tests Cases, be Strong Junior/Regular in Test Automation tools and has enough Java knowledge to take over not complicated development tasks, as well as knows how to approach testing. Experience testing/developing back-end applications (WebServices, Databases, Messaging Services, Flat Files, Unix CLI) is mandatory.

We work with data platforms for clients, trading accounts and instruments within a bank, maintaining data gathering, accumulation, clean up, match and merge, distribution and adoption.

Our project consists of 3 back-end applications, Java- and ETL- based server-side logic; RESTful web services, messaging services (EMS, JMS, ORACLE advanced queuing), ORACLE DB and integrations of all of those components are subject of development and testing in the department.

Wide stack of technologies and tools such as Java and various Java-based testing frameworks (with use of TestNG , JUnit, Spring, httpclient, etc.), Postman etc., most advanced test management and defect tracking systems - JIRA+XRay+Structure.

Opportunities for you:

*Agile practices in development and test process, with easy and effective estimation approach and model. *Effective training and people development mechanisms, *Ability to learn and develop communication and analytical skills, *Obtaining of exclusive investment banking and reference data business domain knowledge. *Ability to develop into QA Lead/Technical Lead/Technical Test Manager!

• Mix of Senior Manual & Jr/Regular automation testing
• Design tests and test plans;
• Develop test approach
• Plan and execute manual testing according to product requirements;
• Execute test cases and update test documentation;
• Analyze business requirements and design documents for completeness and testability;
• Review test failures and determine the sources of problems (test deficiencies, deviation from requirements, etc.)
• Communication with developers, QAs and Change Leads/PMs;
• Deploy test artifact versions onto test environments when required
• Monitoring applications status on test environments
• Build Regression packages per Release
• Design new automation tests, approaches and tools
• Guiding and mentoring regular QA staff
• Development of small features and fixes in Java (when there is no Test Automation in the plan)
• Update and support Automated Test Suite

• Very good knowledge of Testing Theory
• At least 1 year of experience in manual testing of backend applications
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong experience with SQL (preferably Oracle/PostgreSQL)
• Strong knowledge of WebServices (REST)
• Strong knowledge of XML, JSON
• Experience with Unix/Linux CLI
• Experience with continuous integration (TeamCity, Jenkins)
• Basic programming skills (Java, C#, Python)
• Experience with JIRA, XRAY or other Task/Test Cases management systems
• Good written and spoken English: upper intermediate and higher
• Tolerance to routine tasks
• Good communication skills
• Team player, results driven person
• Agile mindset
• Good knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Scrum)
• Good problem solving skills
• Fast learning skills and active explorer style

• Experience of supporting Automated Tests on any of: Java/JavaScript/C# or Python or basic knowledge of any of mentioned programming languages
• NoSQL DBs (e.g. Neo4J, Cassandra or other) experience
• Experience with Cypher, Groovy, Shell, Autosys
• ISTQB Foundation or higher level certified

• Competitive salary
• Luxoft Training Center
• Access to e-learning Library
• Individual development plans
• Long-term cooperation with possibility to gain experience in different projects and technologies
• A significant number of professional communities (Agile Community, Tech Community, Business Analysis Community, etc.)

• Group Life Insurance
• Private healthcare insurance – LuxMed. Unlimited access to specialist consultations with Dental Care included
• Medical costs reimbursement for employees (up to certain amount per quarter)
• Travel Insurance
• Benefit Program - Cafeteria and Multisport Card

• Various communities (sport, recreation activities, trips, board games, cultural and educational activities)
• Discounts program for employees – BeLux (banking offer, car leasing offer and cafeteria program discount)
• Convenient locations in a modern offices with game rooms
• Multinational projects for clients all over the world