Operations Testing Lead

Background:

Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFS) has been providing innovative and market leading car finance solutions to people all over Ireland since 2008. With a wide variety of finance, leasing and servicing options, our aim is to support the sales of our Volkswagen Group Brand Partners. With over 120 dealers and over 70,000 customers, Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.

Job Description:

VWFS now has a requirement for a Testing Lead working within the Operations Dept to support delivery of key Operational changes including an internal change project which aims to transform how we sell our core products. The Operations Testing Lead is a key role to ensure that the product delivery is fit for use and meets the requirements of the end-user, and our customers. Reporting to the Head of Operations, and matrix line to the Project Testing Manager, the successful role holder will work with an existing project team focused on leading and executing Operations testing requirements.

The role holder will be responsible for preparing a test project plan, leading and executing the testing for the Operations project stream and preparing reports on testing activities and outcomes. The role holder will lead testing across all project waves and deployment releases within the team in relation to various change initiatives and projects assigned. Focusing at all times on the end customer, this role will focus on delivering best testing outcomes and customer focused solutions under the VWFS Operational Excellence strategic pillar. Liaising with key stakeholders and the IT team, the role holder will work to enhance the delivery of operational project changes through high quality test management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing and execution of overall test plan across all Operations streams.

• Responsible for the assurance of delivered solutions against business requirements and outcomes.

• Prepare and execute required test scripts.

• Prepare reports on test execution activities and outcomes and present regular updates to Project Testing manager and Head of Operations.

• To be a testing subject matter expert within Operations on all systems and processes.

• Asses the progress and effectiveness of the test effort in line with key milestones.

• Advocating for the appropriate level of quality by driving for the resolution of important defects.

• Drive customer focused and end user best outcomes.

• Support IT deployments involving Operations through testing phase in line with the release schedules.

• Support post implementation review, evaluation and lessons learned.

• Document and support closure of test closure reporting.

• Assist Operational leaders with communication and training on new system processes across the Back office.

Key Role Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in Test lead role.

• Degree in software engineering/ computer science or related discipline preferable.

• ISTQB Qualified in test management certification. Certified software test manager/ software quality analyst or equivalent.

• Experience in JIRA, HP ALM & Micro Focus UFT

• Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.

• Excellent problem solving skills, ability to drive ‘Smart’ solutions.

• Experience in automation and agile testing.

• Outstanding attention to detail essential.

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders i.e. project managers, developers, business users.

• Capable of working to strict timelines.

• Strong advocate for best outcomes.

• Enthusiastic and positive.

• Adaptable to change.

• Strong customer focus.

• Strong influencing skills and able to maintain collaborative relationships.

Terms & Conditions:

This is a full time permanent position. A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualification level will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to Apply:

Please apply by emailing a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]

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