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Based in Porto, with a hybrid working model, you will work on Fixed Income applications covering pricing, order processing, trade execution and market connectivity.\n\nO que vais fazer\n\nDesign and execute functional, integration, regression and performance tests for electronic trading applications\nValidate pricing, order processing, execution and market connectivity workflows\nDevelop and maintain test plans, test cases and execution evidence\nVerify API interactions, trading messages and data exchanges\nIdentify, document and reproduce defects, collaborating with developers to support resolution\nPerform latency, load and stress testing to assess system performance\nAnalyze application logs and investigate issues to support root cause analysis\nCollaborate with developers, business analysts and product owners to improve test coverage\nContribute to the evaluation and implementation of automated testing for APIs, user interfaces and backend services\n\nO que é pedido\n\nAt least 6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, preferably in banking, financial technology or electronic trading\nBachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or a related field\nSolid understanding of financial markets, particularly Fixed Income or Derivatives, and trading processes\nProven experience in manual testing of complex, business-critical applications\nStrong analytical skills, attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving\nAbility to work autonomously, manage priorities and collaborate with technical and business teams\nProfessional working proficiency in English, written and spoken\nProactive, adaptable and collaborative mindset\nManual testing, including functional, integration and regression testing\nTest planning, test case design and defect management\nPerformance testing, including latency, load and stress testing\nElectronic trading systems and Fixed Income workflows\nAPI testing and XML data validation\nApplication log analysis and troubleshooting\nLinux environments and basic shell scripting\nFundamental algorithms and software development concepts\nAgile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban\n\nValorizado\n\nExperience with the FIX protocol and electronic trading message validation\nTest automation using Python or C#\nFamiliarity with testing tools and automation frameworks\nKnowledge of C#, WPF and trading technology frameworks\nProfessional working proficiency in French\n\nO que é oferecido\n\nPrivate health insurance from day one, with optional family extension\nFree, confidential psychological support through our mental health partnership\nContinuous learning, training and certification opportunities\nUpskilling in software quality management, information security and cybersecurity best practices\nHybrid working model in Porto, supporting work-life balance\nChildcare vouchers and family support initiatives\nTeam activities, shared experiences and accessible leadership\n\nResumo organizado por IA a partir do anúncio original. 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