FlexTrade
FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy and sell side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies. At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly make FlexTrade a wonderful place to work. About You The successful applicant will work on our flagship Sell Side Order Management System, FlexOMS, throughout the implementation and support aspects of the project delivery lifecycle, working across our global teams and client facing with our investment banking / trading clients. Responsibilities Responsibilities include both client facing and technical aspects to provide a high quality technical relationship between our clients and the Client Services team. Relationship Management: Liaise with clients directly to define and understand business and workflow requirements. Build rapport with the client teams and stakeholders. Manage client expectations and clearly communicate timelines. Act as primary technical contact to allocated clients for new requirements, support, and project deliverables. Implementation and Design: Formulate the business and workflow requirements into technical solutions. Use technical design and development skills to resolve complex problems across many different platforms. Identify technical dependencies and recommend appropriate solutions. Work alongside developers throughout the firm to design, build, test and deploy custom solutions. On board client and broker connections to our FlexLINK FIX network. Implement and test new FX liquidity providers onto the FlexTrade liquidity aggregation engine. Work with teams across the firm to continually improve the product, and drive future innovation. Support: Provide support to FlexTrade clients globally and advise on questions and queries. Take ownership of issues from start to finish. Proactively drive issue investigation to resolution, involving other parties and escalating where needed. Liaise with clients to interpret queries for root cause analysis and propose appropriate workarounds and solutions. Essential 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a numerate subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate confidently and concisely to both business and technical clients and colleagues. Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and composed. Desire to learn both the business and technical aspects of the financial capital markets in which FlexTrade operates. May be advantageous Prior experience in Financial Software or Trading environment. Fluency in another European language. FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.
FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy and sell side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies. At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly make FlexTrade a wonderful place to work. About You The successful applicant will work on our flagship Sell Side Order Management System, FlexOMS, throughout the implementation and support aspects of the project delivery lifecycle, working across our global teams and client facing with our investment banking / trading clients. Responsibilities Responsibilities include both client facing and technical aspects to provide a high quality technical relationship between our clients and the Client Services team. Relationship Management: Liaise with clients directly to define and understand business and workflow requirements. Build rapport with the client teams and stakeholders. Manage client expectations and clearly communicate timelines. Act as primary technical contact to allocated clients for new requirements, support, and project deliverables. Implementation and Design: Formulate the business and workflow requirements into technical solutions. Use technical design and development skills to resolve complex problems across many different platforms. Identify technical dependencies and recommend appropriate solutions. Work alongside developers throughout the firm to design, build, test and deploy custom solutions. On board client and broker connections to our FlexLINK FIX network. Implement and test new FX liquidity providers onto the FlexTrade liquidity aggregation engine. Work with teams across the firm to continually improve the product, and drive future innovation. Support: Provide support to FlexTrade clients globally and advise on questions and queries. Take ownership of issues from start to finish. Proactively drive issue investigation to resolution, involving other parties and escalating where needed. Liaise with clients to interpret queries for root cause analysis and propose appropriate workarounds and solutions. Essential 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a numerate subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate confidently and concisely to both business and technical clients and colleagues. Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and composed. Desire to learn both the business and technical aspects of the financial capital markets in which FlexTrade operates. May be advantageous Prior experience in Financial Software or Trading environment. Fluency in another European language. FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.
FlexTrade
The Role We are seeking a versatile professional who embodies the qualities of a meticulous Quality Assurance (QA) specialist and possesses the leadership and facilitation skills of an adept team lead. As a hybrid Manual QA & Team Lead, you will play a dual role in ensuring the quality of our products through rigorous testing methodologies while also facilitating Agile processes and handling line management duties. Responsibilities Quality Assurance Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications. Execute manual and/or automated tests to identify software defects, usability issues, and inconsistencies across different product versions. Document and track issues systematically using bug tracking tools, ensuring clear and concise reporting. Collaborate with development teams to communicate bugs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution. Conduct regression tests to validate fixes and ensure the resolution of identified issues. Team Lead Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Backlog Planning, Daily Stand ups, Backlog Review, Retrospective) and ensure their effectiveness. Enable the team to remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and make decisions collaboratively to achieve team goals. Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and understanding of product requirements. Monitor team performance metrics, track progress, and provide insights to enhance productivity and delivery predictability. Work with team members to help them set professional development goals for the year. Handle holiday requests and work with senior management on periodic pay review and bonus awards. Collaboration & Documentation Contribute to creating and maintaining testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, and testing procedures. Own and maintain the automated regression test suite, including designing and implementing automated test cases for newly developed features, and executing regression tests to ensure ongoing system stability and quality. Experience and Skills Experience: Demonstrable experience in QA/testing roles and in an Agile/Scrum Master role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in testing methodologies, test case design, bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and understanding of Agile methodologies and Kanban framework. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team and stakeholders. Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership, facilitation, and mentoring capabilities to guide and inspire the team towards continuous improvement. Analytical Skills: Strong problem solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to testing and process enhancement. Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast paced environment. Project Management: Proven project management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking, supported by at least one relevant certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications Experience with running simple Linux commands. Familiarity with automation testing tools would be beneficial. FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.
The Role We are seeking a versatile professional who embodies the qualities of a meticulous Quality Assurance (QA) specialist and possesses the leadership and facilitation skills of an adept team lead. As a hybrid Manual QA & Team Lead, you will play a dual role in ensuring the quality of our products through rigorous testing methodologies while also facilitating Agile processes and handling line management duties. Responsibilities Quality Assurance Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications. Execute manual and/or automated tests to identify software defects, usability issues, and inconsistencies across different product versions. Document and track issues systematically using bug tracking tools, ensuring clear and concise reporting. Collaborate with development teams to communicate bugs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution. Conduct regression tests to validate fixes and ensure the resolution of identified issues. Team Lead Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Backlog Planning, Daily Stand ups, Backlog Review, Retrospective) and ensure their effectiveness. Enable the team to remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and make decisions collaboratively to achieve team goals. Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure clear communication, alignment, and understanding of product requirements. Monitor team performance metrics, track progress, and provide insights to enhance productivity and delivery predictability. Work with team members to help them set professional development goals for the year. Handle holiday requests and work with senior management on periodic pay review and bonus awards. Collaboration & Documentation Contribute to creating and maintaining testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, and testing procedures. Own and maintain the automated regression test suite, including designing and implementing automated test cases for newly developed features, and executing regression tests to ensure ongoing system stability and quality. Experience and Skills Experience: Demonstrable experience in QA/testing roles and in an Agile/Scrum Master role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in testing methodologies, test case design, bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and understanding of Agile methodologies and Kanban framework. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team and stakeholders. Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership, facilitation, and mentoring capabilities to guide and inspire the team towards continuous improvement. Analytical Skills: Strong problem solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to testing and process enhancement. Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast paced environment. Project Management: Proven project management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking, supported by at least one relevant certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications Experience with running simple Linux commands. Familiarity with automation testing tools would be beneficial. FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.