IT

Accounting Test Lead

Location
Heerlen
Employment
32-40 hours
Years of experience
8+ years of experience
Education
University Degree (Bachelor)
Publication date
19 June 2024
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This is going to be your job


Accounting Test Lead

Are you a test specialist who thinks not only in terms of systems and processes, but also in terms of solutions? Can you take the lead within the testing team and bring quality assurance within the accounting team to a higher level? Do you also have knowledge of and experience in asset management? Then we would like to hear your story.

 

The role

You possess the capability to determine the test vision and strategy within the accounting team and translate it to actionable steps. You feel comfortable being the go-to person whom other testers can rely on for advice and guidance. Hands-on involvement with applications, drafting and executing test cases, collaboration with the development and business teams, and transforming (regression) tests into automated spec flow tests are aspects you definitely recognize as valuable contribution to a desired level of Quality Assurance.

What you would do

On behalf of the Value Stream Service Assets at APG Asset Management (APG AM), we are looking for a senior Test Specialist. In this role you have outstanding analytical skills and an eye for detail. Both on strategy/vision and hands on. You have a proactive attitude and you are able to adequately manage expectations. You have a willingness to develop or enhance your t-shaped skills.

What you bring

  • At least a higher professional degree in IT or software engineering / quality assurance;
  • Proven experience as test lead or similar role with a handson mindset;
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB/ T-Map), tools (HP ALM) and best practices;
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (Spec flow or MF-ALM and UFT)
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability of effective collaboration;
  • Knowledge of Asset Management in particular Accounting (products and processes) is a plus;
  • Proven ability to work closely with the business and translate test needs into specifications, test scripts and implement them;
  • Highly developed communication skills in English (at least C1 level);
  • Experience with Agile working is a plus.

What we offer you

We offer you a market-based salary (based on a 40-hour working week and depending on knowledge and experience) and nice working conditions focused on flexibility, such as:

  • A guaranteed end of year bonus of 8.33%
  • Attention to your vitality and personal development
  • Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
  • And obviously a well-managed pension

 

Where you will work

For pension provider APG, pension is about people, life, and living together. With careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, we work on a livable future for current and future generations. One in which we share prosperity and well-being fairly and sustainably. Now and later.

APG is committed to around 4.5 million people in the Netherlands, which is why we believe it is important to be a reflection of Dutch society. This means that APG strives for an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can be themselves and where your unique qualities are embraced.

When you choose to work for APG, you choose for a job in which you contribute to a bright future. Apply today!

 

More information

Get in touch with Ed Rinkel via +31623703426 or ed.rinkel@apg.nl or Armand Bosch via armand.bosch@apg-am.nl who can tell you more about the specifics of the position.

Do you see your future at APG? Apply and let yourself be seen.

We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.

 

I am happy to help you

Ed Rinkel

Corporate recruiter