What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff - IT Quality Assurance position at StoneX Group?
Overview
Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity
With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we’re a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.
At StoneX, we offer you the opportunity to be part of an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, and investors to the global markets ecosystem. As a team member, you'll benefit from our unique blend of digital platforms, comprehensive clearing and execution services, personalized high-touch support, and deep industry expertise. Elevate your career with us and make a significant impact in the world of global finance.
Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior QA Engineer to join our software development team. As a Junior QA Engineer, you will assist in testing software applications to ensure quality and functionality. This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with up to 2 years of experience in software testing who are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
Primary Duties:
- Assist in writing and executing test cases for web applications and APIs.
- Perform manual testing to identify bugs and ensure software meets requirements.
- Learn and support the development of automated test scripts using tools like Playwright or similar.
- Collaborate with developers and QA team members to understand features and resolve issues.
- Document test results and report bugs with clear and concise descriptions.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.
Qualifications
To land this role you will need:
- 2-4 years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.
- Basic understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
- Familiarity with any programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or Java) is a plus.
- Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks is desirable but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
What makes you stand out:
- Exposure to Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) concepts and tools like Cucumber/Gherkin.
- Basic knowledge of REST APIs and tools like Postman.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Interest in performance testing tools such as JMeter.
- Enthusiasm for working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Working Environment:
- Hybrid
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