Test Analyst

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 80%

In-office collaboration in Dublin

Job summary

Archer Recruitment Pte Ltd in Ireland seeks a self-sufficient Test Analyst with deep Life & Pensions domain expertise to own end-to-end quality assurance within a major transformation programme. You will design and execute comprehensive tests, ensuring accuracy of data across Life400, AS400 and IBM Mainframe environments.

You will manage defects, provide executive-quality updates, and work closely with BAs and Developers to de-risk releases while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Test Analyst in enterprise Insurance, Life & Pensions
• Hands-on experience with Life400, AS400 or IBM Mainframe architectures
• Knowledge of policy administration, claims, or pensions platforms

Responsibilities

• Define, craft, and execute functional test scenarios and regression suites for policy administration, claims, and pensions platforms.
• Establish robust test environments and validate core data flows across Life400, AS400, and IBM Mainframe systems.
• Identify, trace, and manage defects; partner with BAs and developers to de-risk releases.

Skills

Quality assurance

Test planning

Defect management

Domain expertise Life & Pensions

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Life400

AS400

IBM Mainframe

Job description

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape an enterprise-scale, multi-year transformation programme within an industry-leading Irish financial institution. Operating in a high-visibility, high-impact role, you will take full ownership of end-to-end quality assurance as the organisation modernises core platforms, overhauls policy administration architectures, and drives next-generation product launches.

If you are a self-sufficient tester with deep domain expertise in Life & Pensions seeking a position of true autonomy—where your delivery directly influences business-critical outcomes—this is your next move.

Why Join?

• Unmatched Contract Longevity: Step into an initial 6-month contract backed by a strategic multi-year programme (projected 2–3 year runway).
• True Autonomy & Flexibility: Enjoy an 80% work-from-home schedule, combining WFH freedom with high-value in-office collaboration in Dublin.
• High-Impact Environment: Work alongside top-tier talent in an innovation-driven, growth-focused culture where you own delivery and achieve operational excellence.

What You’ll Own

• Define, craft, and execute functional test scenarios and comprehensive regression suites across core policy administration, claims, and pensions platforms.
• Establish robust test environments and validate core data flows across Life400, AS400, and IBM Mainframe systems.
• Identify, trace, and manage complex defects to resolution, partnering closely with BAs and Developers to de-risk release cycles.
• Provide actionable risk assessments and clear, executive-facing quality updates to drive successful project outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience as a Test Analyst within enterprise Insurance, Life & Pensions environments.
• Proven hands-on experience navigating Life400, AS400, or IBM Mainframe architectures.
• Knowledge across policy administration, claims, or pensions platforms.