Associate Principal, Quality Assurance

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a highly analytical software QA data analyst to support and enhance our software quality assurance efforts through data driven insights. This role focuses on the design, development, and monitoring of key performance indicators and metrics that reflect product quality, test efficiency and process improvement. The ideal candidate will bridge QA and data analytics to ensure that quality goals are measured, visible and continuously improved. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data trends and ensure high data quality across platforms. Insights will drive product reliability and help inform business decisions. Establish software quality control/standards, that support compliance with governance policies and guidelines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze the business and functional requirements, understand the expectation from end user, review with Business Analysts/SMEs/UX Analysts and design test scenarios.
• Analyze large data sets to validate data quality and consistency
• Use statistical and analytical techniques to assess QA metrics and KPIs
• Define, implement, and maintain KPIs and quality metrics that measure test execution, defect trends, release readiness and process efficiency.
• Enhance and enforce software quality standards, processes & procedures.
• Ensures all the project agreed deliverables are completed to the required level of quality.
• Validate that processes follow the defined SDLC and Agile methodology.
• Ensure Compliance with the implemented standards that all testing and quality assurance processes comply with required level of quality, industry standards and regulations.
• Be the advocate for testability, traceability, drive best test engineering practices and defect prevention.
• Conducts internal testing and monitor exceptions.
• Complete assigned Quality Control reviews with a focus on verifying controls and risk reduction by defining and executing assessment/testing strategies.
• Manage stakeholders and other business/function QC participation as part of assigned reviews.
• Assist with the presentation of themes, templates, trends, and training.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives using tools like Lean Six Sigma.
• Monitor quality metrics and dashboards.
• Suggest improvements to QA processes, tools and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• [Required] Understanding of all phases of the software Lifecyle development, including requirements, change control management, test planning management, quality control process and methodologies.
• [Required] 5-7 years of experience in QA, data analysis or quality engineering roles.
• [Required] Strong communication skills, written and oral, sound judgement and time management skills, ability to collaborate effectively with internal clients, management, and staff.
• [Required] Highly motivated self-starter with creative critical thinking skills and analytical abilities.
• [Required] Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• [Required] Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Skills:

• [Required] SQL query writing and Python is nice to have.
• [Required] Working Knowledge of testing tools - SpiraTest, Jmeter, Selenium, Zephyr
• [Required] Competent in Atlassian products - Jira Software, Confluence
• [Required] Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Project.

Education and/or Experience:

• [Required] bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• [Required] 5+ years of experience relevant to Quality Control/Testing experience.
• Audit experience is a plus.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Six Sigma, ITIL, ISTBQ or COBIT certification is a plus

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

Incentive Range

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 3
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer