QA Engineer Associate (Manual)

ABOUT US:

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform high level and detailed data analysis of financial data from private equity clients from a variety of sources, including General Ledger systems, Excel spreadsheets, and proprietary or legacy systems and aligning to the CapAssure data formats and database structures.
• Define relevant test strategies to cover all test scenarios and draft plans appropriately. Ability to perform Functional testing on new features, changes in functionalities, or new reports. Ability to then record and document results from test cases and compare to expected results.
• Identify bugs, errors, and inconsistencies during testing, document detailed defect reports with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce and track their resolution.
• In-depth understanding of SDLC, from requirements analysis to formal system delivery and proven experience that demonstrates competence facilitating and supporting the full Systems Development Lifecycle process. Review functional and non-functional requirements to ensure testing covers all necessary aspects of a product.
• Perform regression testing to verify that fixes or changes to the system do not introduce new issues.
• Conduct regular quality checks to assess adherence to established standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate test results and findings to developers, providing clear feedback to facilitate bug fixes and enhancements. Maintain detailed test documentation, including test scripts, test results, and reports to track progress and identify trends
• Understand data models and write detailed SQL scripts to extract information, draw logical conclusions and present the data analyses to both Product and Client Service teams.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful candidate will have 2-5 years of proven success in a related role, demonstrating a progression in responsibilities and possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, Information Technology, or a closely related degree. The candidate should possess:

• Expertise with QA testing methodologies (black-box, white-box, regression, database, web-application, API, performance testing).
• Expertise to develop test plans, create test cases, and execute manual or automated tests to thoroughly assess product functionality, performance, and usability.
• Expertise using Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Must be facile with MS Excel and worksheet/analytic tools (VBA, Power Query etc.).
• Must have experience with Software as a Service delivery model (SaaS model).
• 3+ years of experience in DBMS and expertise in Relational database systems required.
• Expertise with SQL coding and data normalization in RDBMS platforms. Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, SSMS, SSIS and T-SQL.
• Experience with handling large data sets using reports, construct queries, uploads using data imports and integration tools.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking in a heterogenous data environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills to support effective communication with a wide variety of constituents including:
• business end-users of the system (non-technical)
• development personnel (technical)
• Project management and senior management personnel responsibility for oversight of initiatives
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with Project Management tools, Issue Tracking software and workflows.
• Knowledge of web technologies, HTML, CSS, JavaScript a plus.
• Knowledge of Tableau, PowerBI, or other visualization tool experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with business users/clients, always maintaining the integrity of the Alter Domus brand.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Fund Administration and knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of data processing concepts / principals and validation techniques to ensure data integrity and data quality.
• Experience with data integration, data warehousing and visualization tools.
• Knowledge on APIs and how an integration can be leveraged to achieve the desired outcome.
• Awareness of current technology capabilities, trends, and innovation opportunities.
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
  
  

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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