Consultant

*Job Title:* Test Lead - Equities Platform *Reports to:* QA Manager/Lead *Key Responsibilities:* 1. *Test Strategy Development*: Create and execute comprehensive test strategies for equities platform testing, ensuring coverage of functional. 2. *Test Planning*: Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for equities platform testing. 3. *Team Management*: Lead and manage a team of testers, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality testing. 4. *Test Execution*: Oversee test execution, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues. 5. *Stakeholder Management*: Collaborate with stakeholders, including development teams, product owners, and business stakeholders. 6. *Quality Assurance*: Ensure testing activities align with organizational quality standards. *Requirements:* 1. Experience in testing equities platforms or similar financial systems. 2. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and techniques. 3. Leadership and team management experience. 4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 5. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. *Technical Skills:* 1. Agile testing methodologies. 2. Knowledge of equities trading platforms and financial instruments.