Manual Tester

Develop and execute comprehensive system test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with the upgrade scope. Execute functional, regression, and smoke tests across multiple environments. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project managers to understand requirements and translate them into test scenarios. Perform system integration testing (SIT) and support user acceptance testing (UAT) phases. Validate market data feeds and financial instruments using SQL queries. Identify, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools. Participate in test reviews, walkthroughs, and sign-off processes. Ensure compliance with internal QA standards and regulatory requirements. Provide regular status updates and contribute to test reporting and metrics. Required Skills & Experience: Technical & Testing Expertise: Proven experience as a System Test Analyst or similar role in complex system upgrade or integration projects. Strong knowledge of system testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA. Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation and backend testing. Murex MX3 experience. Financial Services Experience: Solid understanding of finance markets Knowledge of financial instruments (e.g. FX, Loans, Deposits, Derivatives, rRepos, securities lending) Desirable Skills: Experience in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments. Exposure to automation testing tools or frameworks. ISTQB or equivalent testing certification. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.