Quality Assurance Analyst I

We are searching for a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst that will join our team in our Chicago office. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the disposition of the final product and ensures compliance with Quality Assurance policies and procedures, cGMPs, SOPS, and PBA standard requirement documents. The Analyst will work a collaborative environment that includes our Quality Assurance, development, and client support teams by helping perform tasks for ongoing projects, and project status tracking. This is a full-time exempt role that reports directly to the Head of Quality Assurance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Record, evaluate, and document daily automation results
• Establish test frameworks from scratch (Integration, Regression, Performance/Load)
• Manual/Automated QA testing
• Develop and document test plans based on requirements
• Assign QA release status and disposition to approve finished products
• Generate metrics that reflect the quality of a release
• Performs additional tasks requested by supervisor and manager
• Update and maintain QA database for retrieval of reports
• Maintains accurate records of controlled document files and test records in a timely manner
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and communicate status updates

• 4-year college degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or related degree in a Quantitative discipline
• At least 2 years in a QA role including 1-3 years of technical experience
• Minimum 1+ years of unit test automation
• Fluent in C#
• Experience with Python and Java is a plus
• Working knowledge of SQL, Selenium a plus
• Experience with FIX protocol
• Previous exposure to the financial markets and familiarity with derivatives trading.
• Understanding of algorithmic trading engines
• Working knowledge of trading GUIs
• Experience testing with statistical methods and data analytics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Detailed oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Work in a high energy environment and ownership of tasks
• Professional, motivated attitude
• Available to work in a hybrid environment (minimum 3+ days in office per week) at our downtown Chicago state of the art office
• Local to Chicagoland area only or willing to relocate to Chicago
• Only candidates that do not need future or current immigration sponsorship will be considered

• Highly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structure
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness)
• Discounted pet insurance
• Progressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave)
• Wellness programs
• Zen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompress
• Hybrid work environment
• Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals
• Weekly catered lunches
• Access to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge area
• Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan and Match
• Onsite gym membership
• Divvy bike access
• A fun and collaborative environment