Test Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Specialist to join our dynamic team in Bioggio, Switzerland. As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software to the client.

Your key tasks

• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex software applications
• Proactively propose and adopt best practices and methodologies for test, including harnessing AI
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects
• Analyse test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders
• Conduct performance testing and identify areas for optimization
• Work closely with project manager, development teams and other stakeholders to manage risks and issues
• Design, update and execute functional and business test scenarios and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring their reusability
• Support test environments issues to ensure testing can be completed on time (baseline definition and maintenance, assessment on environment readiness)
• Document and evaluate the result of the testing, investigate testing deficiencies
• Adhere closely to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts
• Support and maintain automated testing frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Test Management processes and procedures

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, or similar
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience within the banking/financial services industry, especially in testing function
• In-depth knowledge of Test concepts and methodology
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills in English with an emphasis on client service and presentation
• Must be an excellent team player and willing to share knowledge as well ad high level of stress management ability
• Working knowledge of QC/ALM, JIRA, MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving competences
• Team player and strong client-orientation
• Ability to work in a highly challenging, fast-paced and complex environment
• Experience with Avaloq banking system solution is a bonus