Test Analyst Senior / Test Lead (French Speaker)

Job Description

The Test Centre (TCE) provides testing services to the organization based on a mature, well-defined, and proven test strategy and methodology. Its core activities include test design and test execution.

The TCE is involved in testing projects across major business areas such as Savings and Protection, working on widely used applications including ORION, HERA, Wynsure, and GLIS, ensuring quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Test Strategy and Master Test Plan
• Design, execute, and monitor test activities
• Coordinate and follow up on Test Analysts
• Report progress, risks, and results to project stakeholders

Main Functions:

Test Design

• Contribute to the design of Business Analyst tests within project scope
• Ensure compliance with project design and expected deliverables
• Register test cases in dedicated tools according to defined standards
• Prepare, validate, and communicate testing deliverables within scope
• Ensure correct prioritization of test scenarios
• Contribute to the organization and sharing of business knowledge

Test Execution

• Execute tests within assigned scope of responsibility
• Record test results in the appropriate tools
• Provide relevant information for Go / No Go decisions
• Identify and report risks related to timelines or quality
• Provide regular status updates to the Test Manager and direct management

Reporting

• Ensure communication with project stakeholders through test reports
• Manage and participate in project committees (test progress and defect tracking)
• Report required information to support Go / No Go decisions

Defect Management

• Identify and document defects within scope
• Log defects in the appropriate tracking tools
• Contribute to defect prioritization
• Participate in defect resolution and subsequent validation
• Provide input for final reports and procedural documentation

Processes and Standards

• Adopt a service-oriented and quality-focused mindset
• Apply departmental testing standards and procedures
• Participate in workshops and continuous improvement initiatives related to testing practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or related fields
• Understanding of project methodologies
• Knowledge of testing principles and terminology (e.g. ISTQB)
• Experience testing applications in life insurance or banking domains (desirable)

Essential

• Fluency in French
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing
• Ability to define test strategies and test plans
• Experience coordinating one or more software testers
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Knowledge of Octane, JIRA, and Confluence
• Knowledge of API testing and SQL
• Strong risk identification and follow-up capabilities
• Strong coordination and team motivation skills
• Analytical, structured, and critical thinking
• Strong communication and summarization skills
• High level of commitment, rigor, and pedagogical approach

Desirable

• Strong customer satisfaction orientation
• Focus on delivering high-quality results
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicts
• Strong listening and questioning skills
• Good learning capability and adaptability
• Ability to plan ahead and prioritize workload
• Flexibility to adapt to change and evolving environments