Test Specialist

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development. Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024.

We are currently looking for a Test Specialist to join our growing team in one of the biggest European organizations.

Tasks:

• Designs and documents test cases for software systems.
• Executes test
• Executes exploratory test sessions
• Reports Test results and found defects
• Interprets test results, reports on test progress and issues
• Cooperates with analysis, architects, software development and service desk teams
• Reviews project documentation
• Takes test lead role in smaller projects

Knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of IT-relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of project experience relevant to the profile or at a similar position
• Presents excellent command of English, at least at B2 level
• Required certificates:
• At least 1 certification among:
• ISTQB Advanced
• or an equivalent certification recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority)
• or 3 years of experience in test management above required minimum experience at a similar position
• Hands on experience in testing complex systems up to the amount of years per profile requested at the "minimum experience at similar position"
• Well versed and practical knowledge of software testing tools
• Expert in designing tests
• Analytical mind, attention to detail and an ability to pick things up quickly
• Presents excellent communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle.

Specific requirements

• Proven functional, regression and acceptance testing of enterprise web applications built on SharePoint / SPFx / React with .NET Web APIs, including API testing (e.g. Postman) and basic performance testing (e.g. JMeter)
• Hands-on management of test plans, test suites, test cases and defects in Azure DevOps Test Plans / Boards, with traceability from requirements and user stories to test results and to the commits/pull requests fixing the defects
• Experience in taking over a test asset base from a third-party contractor (test-case inventory, regression suites, environments) and in verifying a Definition of Done that includes security-scan and penetration-test findings
• Ability to work with business owners on acceptance criteria and UAT organisation; availability for a knowledge-transfer period.