Optiver Amsterdam

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.

• 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?

Apply directly via our APPLY NOW button. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. For more information, contact Femke Huijbers on +31 (0)20 708 7000.

An assessment is part of the application procedure.

Unsolicited recruitment services for this position are not welcome