Trading systems are complex interconnected entities that are comprised of multiple services and subsystems. The failure of any single part can lead the entire system to crash.
Our engineers use real-life trading use cases to test the various dependencies and ensure that all integrated pieces work together as per requirements.
Since trading software involves a large number of financial transactions, it becomes necessary to ensure that the application is secure, performs accurately at peak hours, and functions smoothly on any device. The testing trading software will ensure that the speed, security, performance, and overall functionality satisfy the user’s requirements.
QA engineers face multiple challenges while testing trading apps due to the complex nature of trading software. Some of the key areas we focus on while testing these apps include:
Trading windows
Set up trading windows for designated employees to trade securitiesAPEX Integration
Check integration with SOAP and REST web servicesAlternative Asset Classes
Understand how underlying assets can drive cash flowTrade Allocations
Ensure regulatory procedures are followed to avoid scrutinyTrade Setup
Set up trade in accordance with the market conditionsEMS (Execution Management System)
Ensure that trading EMS displays the correct market dataOMS (Order Management System)
Track lifecycle processes like order status, inventory management, fulfillmentPortfolio Analysis
Review security or product portfolio in the businessDecomposition and Aggregations
Proper measurement and aggregation of trade costs for policy-makingVAR (Value at Risk)
Calculate possible financial losses within a portfolioBasket/Sector Trading
Set up baskets for traders to focus on target asset classesSpreads
Support simultaneous purchase and sale of related securities as a unitWith more than 20 years of experience working with brokerages and clients dealing with trading software, our testing experts have developed a deep understanding of their business models and testing needs to effectively strategize QA processes. Mentioned below are some of the portfolios we have worked on:
At QASource, our engineers use proven trading application testing techniques to deliver successful releases for our customers. We provide the following services:
One of the end-users experienced a slow application, which repeatedly kept freezing since they left the application idle for prolonged periods in between transactions.
We investigated this issue and found that the memory utilization of the application increased when the user left the application in an idle state. When we had multiple users in the application going to the idle state, it rendered the application unresponsive. So, to prevent this, we came up with an approach of Memory leak testing using automation and monitoring tools to catch and fix such issues from going to production.
Speak with one of our trading software testing specialists To learn how we can help your team deliver an exceptional user experience: