Job Title
A distinguished leader in testing will play a pivotal role in shaping the approach to quality at Siemens Financial Services. This is an opportunity to drive strategic thinking and influence the development of innovative testing methods.
About the Position
This hands-on role involves creating, defining, and continuously improving test strategies and methods tailored to meet the specific needs of each project at Siemens Financial Services.
Main Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and execute complex test cases, especially for critical financial applications.
* Analyze defects thoroughly, identify root causes, and verify fixes.
* Support automation engineers in creation and maintenance of test automation scripts.
* Act as a testing ambassador and facilitator, connecting technical teams, project leads, service owners, and business stakeholders across SFS.
* Clearly communicate test results, quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to various stakeholders.
* Ensure seamless collaboration among different teams to achieve quality goals.
* Lead and drive organizational changes related to testing processes, tools, and methods.
Requirements
* Extensive experience (7+ years) in software testing, with a significant part spent in a senior role overseeing testing.
* Proven ability to create and implement tailored testing strategies and best practices for different projects.
* Strong hands-on experience in various testing types (e.g., functional, integration, system, regression, acceptance).
* Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), ideally in Agile/Scrum environments.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to present complex information clearly and influence stakeholders.
* Experience coordinating and driving change initiatives in technical settings.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Certifications like ISTQB Advanced Level and proficiency with test coordination tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, ALM Octane) are a plus.