Junior Software Developer Apprentice - Laindon, United Kingdom - QA Ltd

QA Ltd

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Laindon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Employer description:

SS&C Technologies Holdings (

NASDAQ:
SSNC) is the world's largest hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency.

SS&C's unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operationswith software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.

Overview:

This is a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) testing role that will require someone with a technical background and programming skills.

There are a number of complex automations under test across a broad range of technologies, including but not limited toFunds, Wealth Management, Life and Pensions Functionality, Client Documentation, Web Version, Quotations & Illustrations, Product Rules and Client Reports.

The RPA QA Analyst will need to have a problem-solving and analytical mind to excel at this job, as they will be responsible for creating test plans, test execution and bug detection.

Communication skills are very important because analysts will need towork closely with the RPA Developer and Analyst teams as well as be responsible for communicating changes to both internal and external clients / stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Design and Maintenance of Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Processes
Bug Detection, Tracking and Resolution.
Prioritisation of Software Issues
SQL server query scripting skills
Strong MS Office skills; in particular Excel and Word
Generation of Adhoc reports
Production of Release Notes
Production of User Manuals
Provision of PeertoPeer training
Meeting Release Deadlines

Desirable skills:

Experience with RPA software (Blue Prism)
Understanding of RPA core concepts
Life Assurance and Pension industry experience and/or SA Financial Services experience

ALM / JIRA Experience:
Test Plan and Test Lab / Defect management / Dashboard

Experience of testing API's
Experience of testing using SOAP UI
Experience in / Exposure to Test Automation (not specific to writing Auto Test Cases)
Understanding and experience of working in SDLC model

Personal skills:

Excellent verbal and written English skills
Selfmotivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able and willing to learn complex business processes
Ability to collaborate with other teams (i.e. RPA Development, RPA Analysts, Operations )
Strong experience in requirement analysis and subsequent writing/defining test plans with traceability

Entry requirements:

Other relevant qualifications and experience
Or an aptitude test with a focus on IT skills

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

Find out more here:

Salary:
£22,000 per annum.

Future prospects:
92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Important Information:

QA's apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education.

To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.