Avaloq Test Manager

Role: Avaloq Test Manager

Location: London, UK

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the Avaloq application meets the required quality and functionality standards.
• Understand the integration patterns between Avaloq and other systems (such as CRM tools; trading tools; data stores etc) to support and execute testing across the full tech stack
• Identify, document, and track defects, across the different Avaloq modules (STEX; MM; Person; BP etc) and collaborate with relevant development teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct thorough testing of new features, updates, and patches to ensure compatibility and functionality.

2. Quality Engineering:

• Design, develop, and implement automated testing scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize quality-related initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and dashboards to measure application quality and identify areas for improvement.

3. Process Improvement:

• Continuously monitor and evaluate quality assurance and quality engineering processes
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Stay up to date with Avaloq application releases, updates, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve quality assurance and quality engineering processes.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure that quality is integrated into all aspects of the application lifecycle.
• Communicate quality-related issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience in quality assurance and/or quality engineering, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Experience with Avaloq application or similar object-model banking/financial software
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including black box, white box, and gray box testing.
• Experience with automated testing tools, such as Tosca, UFT, Selenium, Appium, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as PL/SQL, Java, Python, or C#.
• Understanding of Wealth Management and Investment products and propositions.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Certification in software testing, such as ISTQB or CSTE.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies, such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with working on SaaS products.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps:

Application Process (optional)

1. Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn by uploading your CV.
2. Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
3. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
4. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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