Technical Software Tester bij/via Optiver

Omschrijving

Imagine yourself, working in a superb high-tech learning environment with access to the latest hard- and software. As a result of the crucial role IT plays in screen-based options trading our IT department consists of more than 100 experts in Networks, Unix, Windows, Hardware and Software. We are scouting for a software tester to join our highly successful team.

Who we are
Optiver is an international and innovative proprietary trading firm. We deal in highly-automated electronic market making and arbitrage activities. With offices in Amsterdam, Chicago and Sydney, employing around 600 talented individuals from over 30 nationalities, we trade in more than 20 countries, across 5 continents, 24 hours a day.
Our culture is one of our most valuable assets: result-driven, open and informal, team-based, ambitious and exceedingly flexible, whilst striving for professionalism within all our departments.

What you’ll do
As a Software Tester you develop and refine your craft of software testing in a fast paced and rewarding environment. In this role you will apply your powers of deduction, insight and ability to think outside the box to help test a range of key software applications by working closely with the business and developers.

Tasks:
• Develop, plan and implement test cases based on software requirements, user input and technical understanding;
• Develop and execute automated testing strategies;
• Perform functional, system, regression and performance tests to establish the software capability and reliability;
• Assist in reproducing, investigating and debugging software issues in coordination with the development team;
• Document and report test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data to the development team;
• Develop and extend the current test infrastructure to be more efficient, both in execution and reporting;
• Maintain and improve the test environment to mimic the production environment as closely as possible.

What you’ll need
• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Informatics, Software Engineering or a related field of study;
• Approximately 1 – 3 years of working experience as a tester;
• Affinity towards automated testing;
• Strong problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• Pro-active, result and quality oriented, team player;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Preferably have experience in working with Agile/ Scrum methodologies
• Preferably have knowledge of programming/scripting languages like C#, C++, python;
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies;
• Eager to learn about derivatives trading

What you’ll get
A challenging working environment, great responsibility and complete development cycles. In addition we offer you an excellent salary, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, bicycle plan, premium-free pension, attractive profit sharing structure, training opportunities, relocation packages, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, Friday afternoon drinks and even weekly in-house chair massages.

Interested?
Click here to apply directly. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. For more information, contact Ingrid Eigenraam on +31 (0)20 708 7000.

An assessment is part of the application procedure.

Unsolicited recruitment services for this position are not welcome

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