Functional QA Tester – Fidessa or Ullink (Cash, Futures & Options)

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a detail-oriented Functional QA Tester with experience in Fidessa or Ullink platforms to ensure the quality and reliability of trading systems supporting cash, futures, and options. The successful candidate will design and execute test cases, identify issues, and collaborate with development and trading teams to deliver high-quality trading solutions.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within  Jersey City, NJ / New York, NY is $130k - $150k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute functional test cases for Fidessa or Ullink trading platforms.
• Validate trade workflows, order management, and settlement processes for cash, futures, and options.
• Identify, document, and track defects; verify bug fixes.
• Collaborate with business analysts, traders, and developers to understand system requirements.
• Perform regression testing and support release cycles.
• Ensure system changes comply with business and technical specifications.
• Participate in test planning, review, and documentation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in functional testing of trading platforms like Fidessa or Ullink.
• Strong understanding of cash equities, futures, and options markets.
• Knowledge of trading workflows, order lifecycle, and settlement processes.
• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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