Data Test Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in insurance and re-insurance is seeking a Test Specialist to enhance their digital transformation efforts. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team of testers, ensuring high-quality software solutions through meticulous test design and execution. Your expertise in software testing, coupled with strong SQL skills, will be pivotal in driving process improvements and operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers you the opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, agile environment, while contributing to meaningful projects that reshape the insurance landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of testing experience in software and/or data projects.
• Experience creating traceability matrix mapping Test Scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data and software testers, ensuring tools/access are available.
• Produce test strategy and evaluation reports.

Skills

Software Testing

SQL Queries

Test Management Tools

Agile Methodologies

Process Improvement

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Quality Center

VSTS

PowerBI

Job description

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Munich Re is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions. New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions.

As a Test specialist you will conduct the content related detailed design and execution of non-functional, data and functional tests to ensure high quality design and implementation of software solutions.

· Oversee data and software testers, including offshore resources. Ensure testing team has the tools/access required. Ensure assigned work is completed as scheduled. Review test cases / results and ensure coverage of the establish test strategy.

· Be the contact for all testing within program business: works directly with project manager and agile team

· Produce test strategy and test evaluation reports

· Test case execution and assessment

· Assign and follow up on tickets assigned to other data testers

· Identify process improvement opportunities and operationalize solutions for same

· Follow established guidelines and processes for project methodologies – MR Essentials and ensure compliance with necessary IT controls.

Your profile

· University degree, preferably in Computer Science, data or similar field

· 3+ years of testing experience in software and/or data projects

· Financial services industry experience required. Insurance knowledge is an asset.

· Experience creating traceability matrix mapping Test Scenarios / Test Cases with requirements

· Experience in using test management tools such as Quality Center, VSTS

· Excellent working knowledge in Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Estimates, and Test Case design

· Strong in writing SQL queries and SQL Analytical Functions. Experience with PowerBI or similar is an asset

· Preferably, you are already ITIL or ISTQB certified or have the readiness to pursue one with our support

· Comfort working in a fast paced, agile project environment