Test Manager

The Test Management Team is accountable to manage the various test campaigns in the context of the maintenance of the application landscape of our clients during SIT (System Integration Test – internally) and UAT (User Acceptance Test – with the client) phases.

The team is also responsible to plan and manage the End of Period tests (end of Quarter, end of Year). The team has ownership on the test environments, including environment refresh, software installation and environment readiness assessments.

Your key tasks:

• Management of the release processes for changes in the software related to Avaloq products.
• Coordinate and plan the test campaign for monthly client releases (UPL) and Hot Fixes (EME)
• Coordinate and plan the test simulation of End of Period for all clients.
• Ensure Test environment availability for Client UAT.
• Track and distribute test results to management and client.
• Provide to stakeholders content scope for UPL and EME releases and liaise with Release Management.
• Manage client acceptance environment usage plan across projects and AMS for each client.
• Orchestrate installation of bug fixes with Development and Release Management
• Perform compliance/audit Key Controls
• Manage client relationship with appropriate communication.
• Manage defects and Reporting.
• Manage tools for testing, tracking defects and statistics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Test Management processes and procedures.

Requirements

• This is a customer facing role requiring excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to manage stress levels in a demanding context.
• In-depth knowledge of Test concepts and methodology
• Experience of the banking and/or finance industry
• At least 3 years of experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and Jira
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving competences
• Structured and rigorous approach
• Team player and strong client-orientation
• Ability and flexibility to work in a highly challenging environment

It would be a real bonus if you have

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent
• Experience with Avaloq banking system solution