Position Description

QA Test Manager with execution and coordination activities - 2025
Location Geneva
Job Code 9620
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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.

Education:
Bachelor Degree
Technical skills:
Strong knowledge of SQL and mathematical skills; good knowledge of at least one programming language
Years of experience:
7-10 : senior
Exper. in financial sector:
Mandatory
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.
Local resident (Swiss):
Mandatory
Language 1:
English
Level 1:
Fluent
Language 2:
French
Level 2:
Advanced
Language 3:
German
Level 3:
Intermediate
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  
  • Challenges:
    We are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Analyst with a strong background in the banking industry to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality. Join Us: If you are passionate about quality assurance and have a strong background in the banking industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
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