Test Manager - Avaloq

Job Title: Test Manager - Avaloq

Job Type: Contract · Inside IR35

Location: London, UK — Hybrid (3 days a week)

Duration: 6 months

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer to join our team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our Avaloq application. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes and procedures to identify and mitigate defects, and to ensure that the application meets the required standards and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the Avaloq application meets the required quality and functionality standards.
  • Understand the integration patterns between Avaloq and other systems (such as CRM tools; trading tools; data stores etc) to support and execute testing across the full tech stack.
  • Identify, document, and track defects, across the different Avaloq modules (STEX; MM; Person; BP etc) and collaborate with relevant development teams to resolve issues.
  • Conduct thorough testing of new features, updates, and patches to ensure compatibility and functionality.
• Quality Engineering
  • Design, develop, and implement automated testing scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize quality-related initiatives and projects.
  • Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and dashboards to measure application quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Process Improvement
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate quality assurance and quality engineering processes Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
  • Stay up-to-date with Avaloq application releases, updates, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve quality assurance and quality engineering processes.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure that quality is integrated into all aspects of the application lifecycle.
  • Communicate quality-related issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in quality assurance and/or quality engineering, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Experience with Avaloq application or similar object-model banking/financial software.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including black box, white box, and gray box testing.
• Experience with automated testing tools, such as Tosca, UFT, Selenium, Appium, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as PL/SQL, Java, Python, or C#.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of Wealth Management and Investment products and propositions.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Certification in software testing, such as ISTQB or CSTE.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies, such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with working on SaaS products.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.