Title: Senior QA Analyst w/Java, FIX & Trade Clearing FEC domain knowledgeSkills: 6 years of Quality Assurance in the Financial Sector with domain knowledge of the "Trade Clearing Process", Experience testing Java/FIX XML based applications.Date: 5-19-2009Location: Chicago, ILArea code: 312Tax term: CON_CORP CON_IND CON_W2Pay rate: DOE: Market RateLength: 6 month Position ID: 6068Needed: Senior QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst with domain knowledge of the Financial Clearing processes. Clearing FEC "Front End Clearing" experience is a MUST!*(We want people that have worked for: CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), The Clearing Corporation, OCC (Options Clearing Corporation), CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade), CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) or other exchange or clearing company)*Horizon Technology Partners has an immediate opening for a senior Quality Assurance Analyst with domain knowledge of the trade clearing process and prior experience testing Front End Clearing (FEC) systems. Your skills are needed to assist a direct client located in downtown Chicago, IL with testing their new clearing infrastructure and client used API's. We are only interested in Senior QA Analyst with strong QA background in the financial clearing sector. To qualify, candidates must have knowledge in all stages of the software development life cycle: Requirement gathering, design, development and implementation. You must also have solid interpersonal skills and be resourceful in order to participate in the software development process. This position will heavily emphasize Manual Testing but some experience with automation tools is a plus (Mercury Suite, QTP)!Activities will include:Work with business teams to clarify requirements and business needs.Develop system test plans, ensure that software quality assurance (SQA) standards are met and validate that business goals are accomplished.Create and maintains test plans, testing schedule.Design, develop, execute and maintain automated test scripts using Mercury Interactive Quick Test ProfessionalWork with development and user community to define and develop testing requirements to validate software solutions were built to specifications.Review functional requirements and design specifications and create testable requirements to ensure testabilityProvide on the job training to coworkers on test automation tools and utilities.Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.Qualifications:Prior testing of Clearing FEC systems is a MUST!6 years of Quality Assurance in the Financial Sector with domain knowledge of the "Trade Clearing Process"Solid understanding of QA/test processes and automation frameworks.Prior experience testing Java applications utilizing FIX XML messaging.Through knowledge of descriptive programming using QuickTest Professional (QTP)Must possess a self-starter, self-motivated mindsetStrong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with problem-solving ability.Excellent team player.Experience with system development life cycle methodologies.Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.Defect tracking system Experience.Testing experience in a Java environmentInterested candidates should forward their resumes to: (see below).Shaun Kirkwood(See below) Horizon Technology Partners, Inc1250 W North West HighwaySuite 200Palatine, IL 60067Phone:      202-3242 ext: 106. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here