Middle QA Engineer (Aladdin)

<h3>Why Join Exadel</h3>

<p>We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.<br><br>From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.</p>

<p>What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.</p>

<h3>What You’ll Do</h3>

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<li>Execute functional and regression test cases across Aladdin modules</li>
<li>Validate trade lifecycle workflows, data accuracy, and reconciliation outputs</li>
<li>Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and defect triage</li>
<li>Document test plans, scripts, and results clearly and thoroughly</li>
<li>Identify, log, and track defects through resolution</li>
<li>Partner with business analysts, developers, and derivatives SMEs</li>
<li>Provide go-live support, including issue validation and stabilization activities</li>
<li>Assist with post-production monitoring during hypercare phase</li>
</ul>

<h3>What You Bring</h3>

<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in QA within capital markets or asset management environments</li>
<li>2–3 years of hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin (functional testing level; deep configuration not required)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of trade lifecycle concepts (order capture → confirmation → settlement → reporting)</li>
<li>Familiarity with financial instruments (equities, fixed income; derivatives exposure preferred)</li>
<li>Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM, Azure DevOps)</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with limited supervision</li>
<li>Comfortable working in distributed, cross-border teams</li>
</ul>

<h3>Nice to Have</h3>

<ul>
<li>Exposure to derivatives workflows (OTC swaps, futures, options, FX, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience supporting a production go-live or platform migration</li>
<li>Basic SQL skills for data validation and reconciliation</li>
<li>Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)</li>
<li>Experience working with North American stakeholders</li>
</ul>

<h3>Legal &amp; Hiring Information&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
<li>Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more</li>
<li>Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions</li>
<li>Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs</li>
</ul>

<h3>Your Benefits at Exadel&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.</p>

<ul>
<li>International projects</li>
<li>In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility</li>
<li>Medical healthcare</li>
<li>Recognition program</li>
<li>Ongoing learning &amp; reimbursement&nbsp;</li>
<li>Well-being program</li>
<li>Team events &amp; local benefits&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports compensation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Referral bonuses&nbsp;</li>
<li>Top-tier equipment provision</li>
</ul>

<h3>Exadel Culture</h3>

<p>We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.</p>