AMS Test Specialist at Avaloq in Bioggio, Ticino, Switzerland

companyDescription
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.
jobDescription
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
additionalInformation
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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