AMS Test Specialist

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Test concepts and methodology
• At least 3 years of experience in the banking and/or finance industry
• 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

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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