Job Description

Quality Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and executing tests for CFRA's financial software. The responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. The role plays an important part in our company's product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests to ensure software runs efficiently and meets client needs, while at the same time being cost-effective. You will be part of CFRA Data Collection Team responsible for collecting, processing and publishing financial market data for internal and external stakeholders. The team uses a contemporary stack in the AWS Cloud to design, build and maintain a robust data architecture, data engineering pipelines, and large-scale data systems. You will be responsible for verifying and validating all data quality and completeness parameters for the automated (ETL) pipeline processes (new and existing).
Key Responsibilities


Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs Liaise with internal teams to identify system requirements and develop testing plans Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Desired Skills

Proven work experience in software development and quality assurance Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases Hands-on experience with automated testing tools Acute attention to detail Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process Excellent collaboration skills

Technical Skills

Proficient with SQL, and capable of developing queries for testing Familiarity with Python, especially for scripting tests Familiarity with Cloud Technology and working with remote servers




Benefits


21 days of Annual Vacation 8 sick days 6 casual days 1 paid Volunteer Day Medical, Accidental & Term Life Insurance Telehealth, OPD Competitive pay Annual Performance Bonus About CFRA


CFRA is a leading independent investment insights and data analytics company. Through an unmatched multidisciplinary approach to investment research, including expert lenses on forensic accounting, fundamental, policy, legal, fund, and technical research, CFRA provides actionable analytics to make better investment and business decisions. CFRA is results-oriented, we place an unwavering priority on the quality of our research, from the productivity and performance of our analysts to the success of our client relationships. Over 2,000 clients rely on CFRA's proprietary research conducted by experts who uniquely analyze industries, funds and companies of interest with our time-tested and rigorous research methodology.



On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global's Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920's and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.



With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis' unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.

The combined firm is committed to being the world's leading independent investment research firm with ~90 global analysts, authoring in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies. In addition, CFRA offers a comprehensive view on global sector themes, industries, and funds, through in-depth qualitative research on 11 Sectors, 73 Industries, 19,000+ ETFs, 15,000+ Mutual Funds, as well as quantitative company research on 20,000+ global companies.

Founded as the "Center for Financial Research and Analysis" in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. However, our mission remains to be the "center" for our global clients by providing independent, differentiated, and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions.

Our clients are based in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia representing thousands of investment professionals and risk managers at leading hedge funds, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, private equity, investment advisors, banks, regulators, corporations, and professional service organizations.