Sr. Quality Analyst - Robust Wealth

What you'll do:

RobustWealth is a fast-paced wealth management company that is changing the way investment advisors, banks, and enterprises are doing business. Our platform seamlessly integrates an array of previously modular features into one suite to optimize investing and wealth management practices. The technology suite includes: automated rebalancing, billing/remittance, document vaults, electronic account opening, institutional quality goals -&- risk based investment portfolios, and the open architecture use of investment options. Check out the positive press we've received in Financial Planning Magazine, Wealth Management Magazine, and the Philadelphia Inquirer to learn more!

As a Sr. Quality Analyst will be an integral member of our team, provide software testing services in an Agile environment to contribute to product success and ultimately create more value for our customers. Areas of focus for this position include: developing, modifying, and executing manual software test plans, analyzing and writing test standards and procedures, maintaining documentation of results and working closely with the our cross-functional Production and Software Development teams. Initially the role will lean heavily towards manual testing with long term goals of establishing automation. 

In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are also competent in creating and executing test cases and are passionate about quality, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will ensure that our products, applications and systems work correctly.

Here are few examples of the kinds of things you’ll do:

• Review and analyze system specifications Collaborate with Engineers and Trading team to develop effective strategies and test plans Execute test cases and analyze results Evaluate product code according to specifications Create logs to document testing phases and defects Report bugs and errors to development teams Help troubleshoot issues Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

This position is also a great way to advance your career. As a growing company with over 14,000 employees around the world, Principal offers a lot of ways for you to learn more, earn more and achieve more. That’s one reason Principal has been on Computerworld’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 17 straight years

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field
• 3 plus Years’ experience as a Quality Analyst tester or similar role Experience in project management and QA methodology Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing Excellent communication skills Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude Great attention to detail and a results driven approach Strong organizational skills

Additional preferred technical experience:

• CFA or other investment designation preferred.
• Understanding of financial services, wealth management, asset management, investments preferred.
• Experience using test case management and defect tracking solutions
• Demonstrates aptitude for analytical problem-solving
• Proficiency designing, developing, and maintaining test cases and test suites including manual testing procedures such as smoke/regression/integration testing
• Proven record of successful execution in cross-team collaborative environments
• Creating and validating data using Python, R

How we hire:

Once you apply, your application is hand reviewed by our talent team. Generally within a few weeks, the team makes interview selection decisions and communicates those via email.  If selected, you’ll receive an email from Principal Talent Team to complete a pre-recorded interview on your own time.  Be sure to check your email frequently and follow the steps shared to submit timely.

Learn more about our hiring steps and find answers to frequently asked questions.

Additional Information:

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not able to consider candidates who would need sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role.  (This includes students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) However, we’d hope you continue to keep us in mind for other potential opportunities in the future. 

Principal is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Investment Code of Ethics

For positions with Principal Global Investors, you will be required to comply with a Code of Ethics which covers a number of obligations related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.