Principal Testing Services Consultant (API Testing Specialist)

WHO WE ARE

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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO US

SimCorp is transforming the way we deliver services to our clients. We are looking for a highly motivated Service Delivery Consultant with skills in testing and test automation. You will work in our global Validation and Test (V&T) delivery unit consisting of cross-located teams delivering high quality testing services embedded into Configuration and Upgrade projects. V&T is a client facing part of the SimCorp Global Managed Services organization. 

In this role, you are to evaluate complex business requirements, design and implement test cases, conduct meetings with customers, ensure incident management and test results reporting. You will have a great opportunity to use your test expertise combined with automation experience to contribute to optimization and automation of testing services. 

The API Specialist for Automation (SimCorp Dimension) at the IC6 grade, is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing automated API testing and integration frameworks that support SimCorp Dimension (SCD) components and surrounding enterprise systems. The role ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of API based interfaces used for investment operations, portfolio management, and downstream financial workflows. This specialist collaborates closely with QA teams, SimCorp consultants, DevOps, and Product Development across global delivery setups.

Key Responsibilities

1. API Test Automation for SimCorp Dimension

• Develop and maintain automated test suites for SCD exposed APIs (e.g., Front Office, Risk, Compliance, and Performance Management, Data Management).
• Build reusable test automation components for validating business critical processes such as trade booking, valuations, instrument reference data, pricing, and portfolio data flows.
• Implement and execute automated test suites triggered through CI/CD pipelines.

2. SimCorp Integration & Data Flow Validation

• Automate validation of data exchanges between SimCorp Dimension and upstream/downstream systems (e.g., market data providers, custodians, clearing houses, accounting systems).
• Support automation for SCD integration modules like SimCorp Gain, SimCorp API Gateway, and SimCorp Update Manager (where applicable).
• Create tools/scripts to verify end-to-end data consistency across SCD tables, extracts, and API endpoints.

3. Framework & Tooling Development

• Design automation frameworks using tools and technologies such as: 
• C# / .NET, MSTest, Reqnroll (BDD), Swagger, Insomnia.
• Supporting utilities for XML/JSON schema validation and SCD extract processing
• Integrate automation execution with Azure DevOps pipelines.

4. Collaboration with SimCorp Teams & SMEs

• Work with SimCorp consultants and functional analysts to understand API usage, SCD configuration, workflows, and event triggers.
• Participate in release readiness assessments, sprint ceremonies, and integration workshops.
• Support teams in identifying testable API entry points for new SCD modules or service updates.

5. Monitoring & Debugging

• Troubleshoot API failures by analyzing logs, payloads, sequencing, authentication flows, and SCD backend data.
• Identify root causes within SCD processes or integrations.
• Improve test stability and ensure coverage across environments.

6. Governance, Documentation & Standards

• Maintain API test plans, Swagger/OpenAPI references, and automation framework documentation.
• Ensure alignment to enterprise quality standards, version control practices, and SCD release management processes.
• Support the establishment of API quality metrics and dashboards for reporting.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Specialist level 7 to 10 years in QA / Testing Services field
• 3–4 years of experience in API automation in financial services or investment management systems.
• Practical knowledge of API testing - understanding how endpoints, HTTP methods, and response status codes work
• trong knowledge of C# and the .NET platform in the context of test automation.
• Experience in creating and maintaining automated API tests.
• Knowledge of BDD methodology and writing scenarios in Gherkin (Given/When/Then)
• Ability to work with scripting languages particularly PowerShell
• Experience working with Azure DevOps including Azure Pipelines
• Experience working with Git repositories.
• Good understanding of SimCorp Dimension, particularly: 
• Static data & instruments
• Transaction flows
• Accounting & valuation processes
• Data Warehouse interfaces
• Familiarity with capital markets concepts (securities, derivatives, positions, pricing).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Azure DevOps, Git).
• Experience with Insomnia for API Testing and with Visual Studio Code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SimCorp Dimension Integration Layer (IL), SCD Web Services, or SimCorp Coric APIs.
• Understanding SCD transaction lifecycle modules and configuration.
• Knowledge of financial messaging standards (SWIFT, FIX, ISO 20022).
• Familiarity with the Reqnroll (SpecFlow) framework

Soft Skills

• Solid analytical thinking and structured problem solving.
• Clear communication and documentation skills, especially when engaging with functional teams.
• Attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to work across distributed global teams in Agile environments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• EMEA shift hours (May change depending on business needs)
• Hybrid working arrangement (2x a week in office)

Benefits:

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since we operate in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

Take advantage of this section and indicate the most-valued benefits for candidates, considering training and certification, as well as benefits that can improve a candidate's work-life balance, such as flexible hours, vacation time, work-from-home options, etc. Please note that this may not be possible for multiple location postings due to the difference in benefits.

Next steps:

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. 

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

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