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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Software Test Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Test Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development life cycles, test methodologies, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG, and knowledge of bug tracking systems such as Jira are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication set standout engineers apart by enabling thorough defect identification and clear reporting. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring software reliability, meeting quality standards, and facilitating smooth collaboration across development teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Software Test Engineers when working with cross-functional development teams?

Software Test Engineers often encounter challenges such as aligning testing timelines with rapid development cycles, ensuring clear communication of bugs and requirements, and adapting to evolving project priorities. Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and UX designers requires proactive communication and flexibility, especially when dealing with ambiguous requirements or shifting deadlines. To succeed, it's important to maintain detailed documentation, participate actively in agile ceremonies, and foster a collaborative attitude to resolve issues efficiently and ensure high-quality software releases.

What are Software Test Engineers?

Software Test Engineers are professionals responsible for evaluating software applications to ensure they function correctly and meet specified requirements. They design, develop, and execute test plans and cases, identify bugs or issues, and work closely with developers to resolve them. Their goal is to maintain software quality by detecting problems early in the development process, whether through manual or automated testing methods. Software Test Engineers often use specialized tools and frameworks to streamline testing and improve product reliability.

What is the difference between Software Test Engineer vs QA Analyst?

AspectSoftware Test EngineerQA Analyst
CertificationsISTQB, CSTE, CSQAISTQB, CSTE, CSQA
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, testing labsQuality assurance departments, testing labs
Industry UsageSoftware companies, tech firmsSoftware companies, IT organizations
Primary FocusDesigning, executing tests, automationTest planning, process improvement, documentation

Both roles often require similar certifications and work in software testing environments within tech industries. The Software Test Engineer typically focuses on test case development, automation, and execution, while the QA Analyst emphasizes test planning, quality processes, and documentation. Understanding these distinctions helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals for their testing needs.

What is it like to work at Options Clearing?

Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is a professional and collaborative work environment that prioritizes integrity, innovation, and customer service. As a leading derivatives clearing organization, OCC operates with a strong focus on risk management, regulatory compliance, and technology-driven solutions, fostering a dynamic team structure with diverse expertise. Working at OCC may appeal to candidates seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the financial industry, with opportunities to contribute to the stability and growth of the global derivatives market.
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Senior Associate, Business Systems Analysis

Senior Associate, Business Systems Analysis

The Options Clearing Corporation

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****

Please Note: This Position Is Not Eligible For Visa Sponsorship

What You'll Do:

OCC is seeking an individual who would be responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from a variety of internal and external sources, including tools, processes, documentation, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a proven change agent that demonstrates the ability to solve complex problems through logical, digestible solutions that deliver key value to our stakeholders. Additionally, this individual must be comfortable communicating to all levels of the organization as well as inside and outside the organization. Skills that are foundational to the success of this role include, but are not limited to, communication, analytical, problem solving, process modelling, facilitation, elicitation, scope management, leadership and agile mindset.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Act as a partner to both the business and the technology teams
* Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in depth

understanding of current state (i.e., legacy system) and future state
* Identify product team dependencies and plan for resolution
* Work cross-functionally to analyze and define key stakeholder business

needs
* Perform requirements analysis, story decomposition, system integration

analysis, and data flow design
* Regularly engage in agile activities including sprint planning and backlog

grooming.
* Act as an advisor to the Product owner regarding next steps and approvals
* Build high quality user stories and acceptance criteria; work with scrum

team to refine user stories
* Provide requirement and design support to scrum team
* Support development of user interface requirements and design by collabo

rating with UI/UX tools and teams
* Support or develop test plans and test cases; participate in test results veri

fication
* Assist in building cross-team collaboration and define acceptance criteria

for integrated components
* Adhere to analysis best practices for epics and user stories

* Assists in developing and maintaining policies, standards, guidelines and

documentation to ensure that a consistent framework is applied across the

enterprise
Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Adhere to analysis best practices for epics and user stories


Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

* [Required] Experience in Agile and software development
* [Required] 3+ years of experience in business system analysis or related ex

perience
* [Required] Preferred business experience in clearinghouse activities
* [Required] Flexibility working with remote teams in alternate time zones
* [Required] Self-motivated and self-starting; working with little supervision

and picking up new and unfamiliar concepts
* [Required] Experience using Confluence and Jira
* [Required] Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio
Technical Skills:

* [Required] Knowledge and/or vested interest in event driven applications,

streaming and batch analytics technologies
* [Preferred] Knowledge and/or vested interest in cloud technologies; experi

ence working with AWS
* [Required] Knowledge and/or vested interest in different data management

and visualization tools (SQL, Figma, Tableau, Business Objects, etc.)
* [Required] Knowledge and/or vested interest in complex data analytics sup

ported by python and R
* [Required] Knowledge of Business Analysis best practices including require

ments elicitation, solution evaluation, requirements analysis, gap analysis,

and requirements decomposition
* [Required] Knowledge and/or vested interest in fundamental of virtual and

physical infrastructure provisioning, networking, and data storage

management

Education and/or Experience:

* [Required] Bachelor's degree
* 3+ years of experience
* [Preferred] MBA/MS degree


Certificates or Licenses:

* [Preferred] CCBA, CBAP, AAC, and/or any related certification

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range

$78,200.00 - $120,900.00

Incentive Range

6% to 10%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

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Step 2
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Step 3
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For more information about OCC, please click here.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer