Test Engineer

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

QA Engineer (Manual / Automated)

Location:

Makati City, Manila

Working hours:

8:30am-5:30pm PHT. This position requires 4-days on-site/1-day WFH per week

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a talented team in the world of both software development and funds management. The company is dynamic and is looking for high achievers with excellent software development skills and an interest in financial markets as well as information technology. The company is looking for a Test Analyst or Senior level Test Analyst. Reporting to the Program (Test) Manager, the role involves general software testing supporting the periodic software development lifecycle of PAXUS products, all within the context of administration, accounting and compliance for the funds management industry. The successful candidate will be working closely with the Development & Business Analyst Teams to ensure synergy is maintained. The role is a permanent position and will appeal to those who will be comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-orientated environment. Flexible working arrangements are on offer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete functional system, regression testing and parallel testing of all product enhancements, fixes and strategic projects, ensuring full coverage of the requirements & design.
• Complete regular manual & automated regression testing of planned upgrade releases (major & minor versions).
• Assist in the development of test automation suites using a variety of automation tools.
• Provide ad-hoc feedback on business requirements / technical design documents for new software developments.
• Provide ad-hoc support and consultancy to both internal and external clients.

Skills Required:

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications

• A passion for software development and strong interest in the Financial Services industry.
• 5+ years of qualified experience in a test analyst role or finance/accounting discipline.
• Enjoys problem solving, analytical & numerical analysis.
• Reputable tertiary qualifications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-region team and global client base.
• A keen interest in IT testing and the willingness to learn new testing tool and methodologies.
• A willingness to work flexible hours when urgent issues must be resolved.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman).

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications

• Fund administration or securities markets experience.
• ISQTB foundation certificate in Software testing will be beneficial but is not essential.
• Professional Accounting qualification will be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience of SSMS / SQL Query will be beneficial but is not essential.
• Familiarity with Fund Accounting / Transfer Agency software and/or domain knowledge will be beneficial but is not essential.
• Familiarity with file transfer mechanism and API testing will be beneficial but is not essential.
• Exposure to performance and penetration testing (JMeter, K6, Nmap, Burp Suite).
• Ability to balance hands-on manual validation with automation-first practices.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hi