Quality Engineer (Silk Automation)

Trading Technologies international inc. (TT) is a cutting edge, profitable software development firm committed to providing robust, reliable trading systems to professional derivatives traders and brokers. We pioneered electronic trading when we were founded 12 years ago. Today TT is the leading provider of order entry software for professional derivatives traders. Due to tremendous growth in annualized revenues, we are expanding our organization. TT is committed to building a company where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. Therefore, we invest heavily in employee satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary, stock options, low cost but progressive medical and dental benefits, pre tax commute to work benefits and health club subsidies, 401(k) plan and other employee-focused programs. TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!

 

Ten Great Reasons to Work at TT:

 

1. Entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where serious effort results in serious reward.

2. Ranked the best software company to work for in Chicago by  Chicago magazine and

3. Ranked by Deloitte and Touche as one of Chicagoland?s fastest growing tech companies for five consecutive years.

4. Volume share leader among futures order-entry software providers.

5. Cutting-edge technology.

6. Stock options for all full-time employees.

7. Awarded ITA?s 2006 Technology Company of the year award.

8. Liberal  PTO and holiday policy.

9. Breakfast, and beverages provided by the company?and dinner if you work late.

10.  Relaxed ?shorts and sandals? environment.

 

 

Quality Engineer ? Server Products

 

Responsibilities:

 

? Evaluates and tests new or modified software products and documentation prior to release.

? Executes tests according to documented test plans.

? Designs and develops test plans and test cases based on software requirements and technical understanding of product architecture.

? Documents software issues discovered in defect tracking system.

? Assists in reproducing, investigating and debugging software issues in coordination with Support and Development.

? Communicates status on ongoing testing efforts.

? Develops utility programs to test, track and verify defects in software programs.

? Recommends product improvements or corrections.

? Assists in the evaluation of quality.  Performs risk assessment on development and enhancement projects.

? Writes test plans identfying the project's testing activities and approach.

? Ensures required equipment and resources are available for successful implementation of test plan.

? Assists with both formal and informal system reviews at pre-established points throughout the development life cycle.

? Documents the project test summary report. 

? Works at an expert level on multiple projects simultaneously. 

? Understands the TT product development lifecycle.

? Has a deep understanding of quality engineer responsibilities and processes in the TT product development lifecycle. 

? Monitors and enforces policy, procedures, standards within the SQE function group.

? Writes, revises and verifies quality standards and tests procedures for program design and product evaluation to attain quality of software economically and efficiently.

? Leads discussions and initiatives in process improvement for the group. 

? Mentors and trains other software quality engineers.

? Develops procedures used to verify the program functions according to actual   requirements and established guidelines

 

Requirements:

 

? 3+ years of Software Quality Engineering experience

? Bachelor degree in CS or related field, or equivalent work experience.

? Experience with automated testing tools, preferably with Silk Test and Silk Performer.

? Knowledge of testing methodologies and software development life cycle.

? Experience with requirements review, manual test verification, and results/metrics reporting.

? Communication skills are a priority ? both verbal and written.

? Ability to prioritize, organize and accomplish multiple tasks, both as part of a team and   independently.

? Knowledge of the futures/options trading environment a huge plus

 

Please send your resumes to:

 

tradingtechnologies@agents.icims.com

www.tradingtechnologies.com

222. S. Riverside Plaza # 1100

Chicago, IL. 60606