Principal Engineer - Testing (Fund accounting)

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Testing

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way.  Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, wed like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role:.

Expert technical role. Expert knowledge of the field. As a part of testing team, individual need to test and implements solutions that require analysis and research. Works on small to large, complex projects that requires skill in testing in multiple environments. Works on complex tasks, projects or issues that involve a high degree of risk, impacts business unit performance and makes use of the individuals high level of knowledge within one or more areas of specialty. Possesses knowledge in Investment Banking domain, specifically in Fund Accounting. Works without supervision with latitude for independent judgment. Identify risks and develops mitigation strategies.

About the team: 

• We bring award-winning, multi-asset-class investment operations and data solutions which primarily serve the Buy Side Asset Managers with front-to-back best in class solutions.
• Our market leader solutions include –Investment Accounting Manager, Private Capital Suite, Virtus, Global Transfer Agency and Data Management solution.
• Premier Asset Managers leverage our comprehensive investment operations systems and cloud services to drive growth and efficiency in the dynamic market conditions.
• Solutions used by 80% of the world’s largest Asset Managers as well as 90% of largest Private Equity firms.
• About 950 Product Engineering & 2,000 BPO FIS employees across the globe working efficiently to ensure our solution can process $47T worth of assets accurately.

FIS™ Investment Accounting Manager provides a scalable and modular investment accounting system that supports an exhaustive range of investment types, asset classes and accounting methodologies. Development team works in Agile Scrum framework consisting of members from Testing, Development and Business Analyst groups. Scrum team is responsible for project development based on client and internal requirements with expected quality within strict timelines.

What you will be doing:

• Efficient functional testing of projects / client issues. Preparation of effective test plans, test strategies, involvement in project estimations. Creation of efficient testing approach, creation of automation scripts for project test cases.
• Regression Testing on application to ensure that current changes are not impacting existing functionality.
• Effectively communicates testing activities and findings in oral and written forms.
• Controls and manages own daily test activities.
• Organizes and maintains the test script library.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you will need:

• Investment banking domain knowledge is must. Fund Accounting domain expertise is desirable.
• Knowledge of methods, tools and technology used in software testing.
• Knowledge and use of quality management methods, tools and technology used to create and support defect-free, application software that meets needs of client/business partner
• Knowledge of basic principles, processes, phases and roles of application development methodologies
• Knowledge of primary database engines with a demonstrated ability to write complex queries to be used for data validation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of object-oriented development tools, techniques and principles with expertise in at least one object-oriented language
• Knowledge of functions, features and components of existing and planned operating systems and applications.
• Skill in understanding and focusing on the client needs.
• Skill in analysis, solid decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment where developers and testing personnel work closely together to ensure requirements are met or exceeded.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and teambuilding skills working with technical and non-technical individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, client representatives.

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience of Agile Scrum / Kanban will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communicator – ability to discuss technical and functional solutions to various stakeholders including leadership, BA’s, development group.
• Organized approach – manage and adapt priorities according to client and internal requirements.
• Self-starter but team mindset - work autonomously and as part of a global team

What we offer you:

At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career.

• Extensive Health Benefits Program along with the Family Protection Plan
• Best-in-class career mobility options across the globe
• Award-winning learning offerings for career development
• Adaptable home - office work model
• Opportunity to work with global teams and clients