Insurance Data Test Manager

Munich Re; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Testing Specialist to oversee and enhance data testing processes. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team of testers, ensuring that data pipelines are accurate and comply with established standards. Your expertise in data analysis and testing methodologies will be crucial in defining test strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the financial services sector, particularly within the insurance industry, and be proficient in tools like Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Join this innovative firm and contribute to impactful projects that drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of testing experience in software and/or data projects.
• Proficiency in testing and analysing pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data and software testers, ensuring tools and access are available.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ETL workflows and establish testing baselines.

Skills

Testing experience

Data analysis

SQL queries

Agile methodologies

Process improvement

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Quality Center

VSTS

PowerBI

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee data and software testers, including offshore resources. Ensure testing team has the tools/access required. Ensure assigned work is completed as scheduled.
• Outline end-to-end test strategy ensuring execution for data pipelines across different layers of medallion architecture ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage.
• Collaborate and be part of cross-functional teams to define source-to-target mappings, optimise ETL workflows, and establish testing baselines by designing comprehensive test scenarios with validation strategies.
• Be the contact for all testing within program business: works directly with project manager and agile team.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to gather and validate business requirements and contribute to effective target to source mapping including traceability matrix.
• Ensure test case execution and analyse test data to improve pipelines including data governance.
• Assign and follow up on tickets assigned to other data testers.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and operationalize solutions for the same.
• Follow established guidelines and processes for project methodologies – MR Essentials and ensure compliance with necessary IT controls.

Knowledge and Skills:

• University degree, preferably in Computer Science, data or similar field.
• 3+ years of testing experience in software and/or data projects.
• Financial services industry and Insurance Knowledge experience required. London Market knowledge is advantageous.
• Proficiency in testing and analysing pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks to ensure accurate transformations.
• 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.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!