NTT DATA Europe & LATAM is currently looking for a resourceful Test Expert/Test Manager for a regional public agency. This role will be performed in a hybrid (office/remote) working mode and is open both to freelance and employee candidates.

Context:

As a Test Expert/Test Manager, you will be part of the transversal test team (TTT) belonging to the direction “Information Systems” of our client. This team deals with the testing activities regarding development and integration of IT/OT solutions at our client.

In practice you will be assigned to a sub-team of functional testers who manage and coordinate multiple testing activities for the department.

This specific role requires a sound insight in IT/OT systems, industrial systems, and embedded systems, which is essential to guarantee the most appropriate test approach and to discuss with suppliers and the project team regarding practical arrangements and technical issues.

Your role:

• Define/update the test strategies.
• Write the test requirements, test cases, test execution.
• Coordinate test activities (functional and non-functional).
• User Acceptance Testing: able to effectively communicate to business people and explaining complex and difficult defects, IT problems, concepts, functioning of systems to them.
• As a link between business and developers, be able to explain to developers what business wants, how this is correctly reflected in the system/application/etc. and why and how certain defects should be fixed.
• Report on Test Progress & Results; report on Quality.

Technical skills:

• ISTQB certification
• A broad and in-depth insight in IT/OT systems.
• Experience with testing of industrial systems and embedded systems.
• Architecture (general knowledge, able to understand how different components interact with each other and through which interfaces).
• Able to work with TM tools such as TestLink, Jira, BugZilla, ...
• Master Degree or equivalent by experience

Following aspects are a plus:

• SQL (able to use SQL queries to retrieve, update or insert data in DBs).
• Linux: knowledge on Linux Command line Interface and commands and able to use them.
• Web service testing + automation (able to use tools to test web services (like SoapUI, REST) and create automated tests within the tool).
• Python programming language: able to read the code, understand it and debug it and even able to perform small changes.

Soft skills:

• Able to take initiative, and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and social skills and a team player attitude.
• Able to explain complex and difficult concepts to other people (regardless of their maturity, role, etc.).
• Critical: does not take oral or written info for granted.
• Patient: other teams and persons to interact with, do not necessarily have same priorities or test maturity.
• Assertive: not afraid to bring the bad news when required, but in the right way.
• Flexible: adapt easily to frequently changing working circumstances (e.g. planning, scope, organization).
• Problem solver attitude (actively seeks solutions).

Language skills:

Dutch: Expert

English: Fluent

French: Expert

Why NTT DATA?

• We care about your career development: you'll have access to an endless possibility of trainings via the NTT DATA University, mentorship program and a close onboarding.
• Your benefits will include: company car or flexible mobility budget, transportation reimbursement, DKV health insurance, net allowance, life insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, the possibility to apply IP rights, contribution for internet at home and teleworking equipment allowance.
• We believe in work-life balance and flexibility. You'll be in a company where you can be yourself and wear casual clothing, decide your working hours, and telework some days a week.
• Multicultural environment.
• Referral program. You'll be rewarded for bringing your talented friends.
• Diversity and inclusion We believe everyone is unique and different, this is why we bet for an inclusive culture that recognizes and values diversity. We work day after day to create an environment in which we can explore, live and enhance our own singularity. WeAreAllUnique #YouMakeUsUnique

NTT DATA Europe & LATAM is the 6th-leading IT services company worldwide. We bring digital transformation and innovation to clients in Europe and Latin America. Through a wide range of strategic consulting and advisory services, cutting-edge technologies, applications, infrastructure, IT modernization and BPOs, combined with deep experience, we are able to make the impossible possible. More than 40,000 talented and dedicated professionals are the beating heart of our business. Our people driven company offer future proof and sustainable solutions by anticipating the needs of our clients businesses in the public and the private sectors.