Vice President, Tester, Credit
Role Summary
Markit is seeking an experienced testing professional to join the Credit group to develop a comprehensive and repeatable automated test process. Where tests cannot be automated, they will need to carry out manual system testing. Being data orientated, the position requires knowledge of relational database theory, SQL, stored procedures and other data manipulation technologies. VBA Excel programming would be a considerable advantage, as would relevant product knowledge. This person will be involved in several projects and streams, report directly to the head of Credit Europe, and help enforce and contribute to the central testing policy.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Define the approach and methodology for testing software releases by producing test strategy documentation
- Prepare test plans, test scripts and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements specifications
- Manage the testing process by taking responsibility for overall progress and liaise with development and the business to ensure deadlines are met
- Execute manual system tests and identify those that can be automated for regression purposes
- Develop and maintain an automated regression test suite
- Ensure defects and incidents are identified, prioritised and dealt with, and that any new versions of software are released in a controlled and timely manner
- Prepare test summary reports and general management reporting
- Manage risk and take contingency action where necessary
- Input to the company-wide testing framework
Business Competencies
- University graduate or equivalent, preferably in a computing or finance-related degree
- Proven system / regression testing experience, ideally in a financial environment with a blend of manual and automated testing (and preferably some load testing)
- Excellent understanding of software systems and development
- Experience working with V and RAD development life-cycle methodologies
- Experience of Java, Unix and Oracle
- Good understanding of relational databases, SQL, stored procedures and other data manipulation technologies
- Experience of leading small teams (desirable)
- ISEB Certification
- HP Mercury qualifications (desirable)
- The position will require test management / team lead experience as this person will be responsible for day-to-day progress and reporting
- Financial services experience
- Experience of related projects and system development lifecycles
- Awareness of Credit products (desirable)
Personal Competencies
- High standard of written work
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Display energy, drive and stamina Open minded, flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations
- Focused on delivery
- Must be an excellent communicator both written and verbally
- Must be able to work in a team environment
The Contact
Please apply with CV and covering letter to careers.europe@markit.com citing "Vice President, Tester, Credit" in your email.