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QA Test Manager with execution and coordination activities - 2025

Office
Geneva
Start Date
03.01.2025
Working hours
100%
Type of contract
Consultant

Description

The Bank’s entire operations are managed by COO Division and are headed up by the Chief Operating Officer. It strives to provide both in-house and external clients with a first-rate service to ensure our business operates efficiently and at the best possible cost. The COO division comprises Operations, Finance, Information Management, Human Resources and Logistics. COO employees are committed to providing, with professionalism and enthusiasm, an efficient, proactive, high-quality service that meets the needs of clients within the context of the Bank’s overall strategy


Mission

QA Test Manager with execution and coordination activities.


Main responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Strategy Development:

    • Design and implement comprehensive test strategies that align with project goals and timelines.

  2. Test Plan Execution:

    • Execute manual and automated test plans, including functional, integration, system, and regression testing, to identify and document software defects.

  3. Quality Standards Enforcement:

    • Ensure compliance with established quality standards and guidelines throughout the software development lifecycle.

  4. Bug Tracking and Reporting:

    • Utilize bug tracking tools to document issues, prioritize bug fixes with development teams, and track resolution progress.

  5. Test Automation:

    • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.

  6. Process Improvement:

    • Continuously assess and improve testing processes and practices for better efficiency and effectiveness.

  7. Team Collaboration:

    • Collaborate closely with development teams to understand features and technical implementations, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

  8. Reporting:

    • Provide regular status reports to the QA Team Lead, Release management and Project management on the testing progress
    • Provide KPIs on the testing progress

  9. Business and Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including developers and project management and business stakeholders, to align on quality objectives.
    • Define with business teams the UAT (user acceptance strategy) test plan and business acceptance criteria 

  10. Regulatory Compliance:

    • Ensure all testing activities comply with banking regulations and standards for security and data privacy.

  11. Data Validation:

    • Execute database scripts and queries to validate data integrity and ensure alignment with requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the banking sector, with a strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and digital transformation trends, particularly in Wealth Management and trading activities.

  • Database Skills: Proficient in SQL and database scripting for data validation and back-end testing.

  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium) and familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) is preferred.

  • Analytical Tools: Proficient in using analytics and reporting tools to derive insights from test results.

  • Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile development environments, with knowledge of Scrum and Kanban principles.

  • Security Testing: Understanding of security testing best practices and relevant banking regulations is a plus.

  • Defect Tracking Tools: Experience with JIRA and JIRA-XRay is essential.

 

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

Language Requirements:

  • Proficiency in French and English is required; German is a plus.


Personal skills

  • Highly analytical with a keen eye for detail
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proactive in identifying issues and recommending improvements
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of the Front to back chain within a Wealth Management banking industry
  • Very good knowledge on trading activities  


    Education

    • Education: Bachelor Degree
    • Certification: Bacherlor or Masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
    • Technical skills: Strong knowledge of SQL and mathematical skills; good knowledge of at least one programming language

    Experience

    • Years of experience: 7-10 : senior
    • Experience required: Proven experience in QA testing, including manual testing, and familiarity with automation testing tools. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and cases.
    • Experience in private banking: Mandatory

    Language

    • English: Fluent
    • French: Advanced
    • German: Intermediate

    OTHER

    • Swiss resident: Mandatory

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