About this opportunity
CLS Group lists this Assistant Vice President, Test Analyst opportunity in woodbridge township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Job information
Functional title - Test Analyst
Department - Global Testing Services
Report to - Director, Global Testing Services (Settlement Portfolio)
Location - New Jersey - Metropark
Expected full-time salary range between $130,000 - $150,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.
Note: Disclosure as required by NY Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.
What you will be doing:
Taking responsibility for the project testing activities. This includes:
Reviewing requirements, solution, design and other project specific technical documentation
Reviewing Test documentation
Providing resource and test effort estimation
Contributing to the Project Test Plan (with re-planning where necessary)
Analysing requirements and technical solutions in order to write Test Strategies for planned levels / phases of testing
Producing Test Strategy and other project specific Test documentation
Monitoring team's progress on allocated tasks
Producing (or assist in producing) Requirements Traceability Matrix, Test Scenarios and Test Scripts
Performing (or assisting in) Test Execution
Performing the Defect Manager role for assigned projects
Identifying and escalating Risks / Issues / Dependencies
Providing regular progress reports to Project and GTS Management
Liaising with project stakeholders (internal to CLS and third party) to address for example knowledge gaps, queries and any other such dependencies
Providing training and assistance to testers to ensure they are following testing and defect reporting processes.
Assigning and conducting day‑to‑day monitoring of the project test team’s assigned projects, tasks, and activities
Performing test execution as required; testing the application to ensure it is working as specified, including use of test cases or on an ad‑hoc basis, reporting defects and other issues found during testing in the defect tracking system
Ensuring testing commitments are met within the project test team and monitoring for potential impacts to target dates or other Projects. Communicating potential impacts to target dates to the Project test lead
Managing the JIRA (defect tracking) database for all testing phases (update, follow‑up and escalate overdue issues).
Reviewing and estimating requirement change requests
Reviewing and validating test results and defect reports by the Test Executers
Contributing in daily and weekly testing status meetings with the project test team, and the overall Project team
Main project will be related to the CLS Settlement service
Supporting testing/training activities.
This includes:
Taking responsibility for the support for other departments’ use of the testing environments, where required. For example – assisting business staff in performing UAT
Sharing technical knowledge within the team
Following, implementing and maintaining processes and procedures for QA and Testing activities.
This includes:
Test analysis and Preparation processes
Reporting process
Test Execution processes
Identifying and advising on improvements to processes
What we’re looking for:
Professional Experience
Software Testing experience in the 'Financial Services' business domain (preferably in FX, Payment – RTGS, SWIFT)
Extensive Software Testing experience, including roles within at least 5 medium to large projects
Experience as a customer managing the delivery of at least one medium to large new system/ project (or a major enhancement of an existing operational system) from a Third‑Party IT Vendor
Experience of managing or working with teams within an offshore service model
Experience in producing various Test artefacts including Test Strategy / Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts
Experience in Defect Management
Experience in XMLs and database interrogation using SQL, Linux/Unix
Familiarity with the CLS concept
Familiarity with the ISO 20022 Universal financial industry message scheme.
Quick learner
Analytical
Proactive
Motivated
Flexible
Leadership capability
Team player
Good to have financial/banking domain experience.
Experience in working onsite – offshore model
Working knowledge of SQL and Linux/Unix
Personal characteristics contributing to an individual’s ability to excel in the position
Good level of test experience in team leading test activities for medium to large projects
Very good understanding of Test Processes and relevant Project Processes
Capable of producing quality test artefacts
Extensive experience working in the Financial Services business domain
Good team player with excellent team / people management skills
Successfully working in a high‑pressure environment to tight timescales and deadlines
Software Test Certification (CSTE, ISTQB)
Our commitment to employees:
We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. We are also committed to employing and retaining the most talented and dedicated people.
What makes us interesting goes beyond our competitive salaries and great benefits. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. The FX market would cease to function without our services, and we take pride in being responsible for keeping it running smoothly.
We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. You will be seen, heard and empowered to develop your career.
We are a purpose‑driven organization, with an inclusive culture that focuses on doing what is right. The well‑being of our people is as important to us as the resilience of our systems. In addition to encouraging our people to ‘locate for their day,’ we run a range of initiatives that support employees’ sense of belonging and physical, emotional and mental well‑being.
Our extensive benefits for employees typically include:
Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days
Private medical and dental cover and life insurance
Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US
‘Locate for your day’ hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.
Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services
‘Heads down days’ with no meetings on the last Friday of every month
Diversity Council / Affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network)
Social events
Awards:
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times Awards
Third place in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality Awards
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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