Software Quality Engineer (Mid-Level)

Job Description: As a Software Quality Engineer on the Desktop UI Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products for Client's industry-leading trading platform for Active Traders. This role requires strong manual testing skills, experience with Linux systems, and a focus on desktop user interfaces and server-side components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute test strategies that ensure quality and security for our clients. Key Responsibilities: • Design and execute detailed test plans and participate in Peer Reviews for quality validation. • Develop manual and automated test cases to verify functionality, usability, and performance of desktop UI applications. • Collaborate with QA Specialists and Release teams to define implementation timelines and appropriate test environments. • Identify and highlight requirement and design gaps early in the software development lifecycle. • Perform root cause analysis and engage development teams in defect resolution activities. • Update test repositories, ensuring accurate mapping of test cases to business requirements in Quality Center. • Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. • Contribute to the development of test data strategies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within QA processes. • Ensure regression test libraries are maintained by flagging test cases for inclusion. • Provide input on project risks and support QA Managers with reporting and timeline preparations. Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies: • 3-5 years of software testing experience, with a focus on desktop UI applications and server-side components. • Strong manual testing expertise, with automation experience considered a plus. • Hands-on experience with Linux systems, Windows, and SQL for test execution and validation. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as TeamCity or Jenkins and version control tools like Bitbucket. • Experience with test repositories and defect tracking tools, and knowledge of Agile software development methodologies. • Proficiency in relational database technologies, schema design, and SQL querying. • Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools such as XCTest, UI Automator, XCode, Gradle, Maven, and IntelliJ IDEA. • Financial industry experience, particularly in trading platforms or brokerage systems, is preferred. • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience. The hourly range for roles of this nature are $45.00 to $55.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry. cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job