Murex Testing Specialist

Tasks

The role involves responsibility for the design, development, and testing of software modules to ensure optimal functionality and integration within complex systems. The role requires a combination of in-depth technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance and deliver high-quality software solutions.

KEY FEATURES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Active participation in Program Increment (PI) planning processes within GPS - Design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive non-regression test suites covering core Murex functions, including trade booking, pricing, lifecycle events, real-time portfolio management, P&L, Greeks and sensitivity calculation, end-of-day reporting, and all trading and sales functions and capabilities. - Design, preparation, and execution of regression tests to ensure proper implementation of downstream data flows into the core banking system. - Coordinate structural test plans in coordination with business users, quants, developers, and operations for each Murex upgrade cycle. - Identify areas affected by Murex version upgrades (e.g., functional changes, deprecated features, API modifications, etc.) and assess the associated risks. - Work closely with Murex and core banking project teams and DevOps to validate key workflows across different asset classes. - Use Murex native tools (e.g., MX Test, etc.) to automate and streamline testing efforts. - Documenting defects, tracking resolution progress, and verifying fixes in collaboration with internal development and support teams. - Contributing to UAT coordination, preparing test environments, data sets, and expected results for business validation. - Assisting with pre-validation and burn-in phases.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of practical experience with Murex (MX.3) in a testing or functional analysis capacity.
• Proven experience in managing non-regression and system integration testing during Murex upgrades or patch deployments.
• Strong understanding of capital market products, in particular FX, interest rates, credit, fixed income assets, and commodities.
• In-depth knowledge of Murex architecture, core modules, and testing tools.
• Strong understanding of front-office modules, including deal capture, curve building, pricing, real-time portfolio management, risk and P&L calculation, and net positions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices in an agile environment.
• Strong proficiency in automation tools for data validation (e.g., SQL, Python, Shell, etc.).

We offer

A 12-month contract position as a Murex test specialist (via an external agency contract provider).