Manual / Functional Test Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Manual / Functional Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in Functional Testing within the Finance/Investment Brokerage domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the finance and banking industry and a product-focused mindset. This role requires expertise in test planning, test execution, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to mentor junior test engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Test Planning: Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and specifications.
• Test Execution: Execute manual tests, analyze results, and report defects to the development team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, test engineers, and product managers to identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for test optimization, implement best practices, and improve testing efficiency.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with teams.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating across departments.
• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers and help them improve their automation skills.

Must-Have Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in Functional Testing within a Finance/Investment Brokerage background.
• Strong understanding of Finance/Banking domain.
• Proficiency in understanding BRD (Business Requirement Document) and FRD (Functional Requirement Document).
• Ability to identify high-level testing scenarios with a strong product mindset.
• Proficient in SDLC, STLC, and both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Quality-oriented mindset with a 'test to break' attitude.
• Knowledge of Finance/Banking domains is a must; Wealth Management domain experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating test cases based on identified scenarios.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholder teams (Business Analysis, Development, and QA).
• Experience with Putty or Mainframes (running commands to check values/data).
• Proficiency in ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) and Jira (Bug Tracking System).
• Ability to identify, report, track, and work toward defect closure.
• Basic understanding of Automation tools like UFT/ Selenium (up to running scripts).

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in Wealth Management domain to understand business requirements.
• Ability to present to clients, conduct business walkthroughs, and train new team members on functionality and testing scope.
• Experience in mentoring and ramping up team members on functional testing processes.

Experience Range:

• 6+ years of experience in Functional Testing and Manual Testing within the Finance/Investment Brokerage domain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in SDLC, STLC, testing methodologies, and manual testing best practices.

Manual tester,functional Tester ,ALM