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Application Test Specialist
Zurich Insurance Group
Woodland Hills, CA, United States
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Job Summary
Develops test plans to include Test Scenarios, Objectives, test Cases and data, as well as quality criteria and measurement techniques; validates acceptance criteria and ensures application adheres to quality and functional requirements; provides guidance on the development of test plans and usage of testing tools to Levels I and II Testing Specialist; oversees workflow and work distribution within testing area and meeting of departmental service levels; reviews test results and performs root cause analysis and troubleshooting to address issues; conducts in depth analysis of testing processes and methodologies and develops new/revised standards, as necessary.
Essential Job Functions
• Develops, documents, executes, and maintains technical test Cases and test data; Utilizes testing tools, as required.
• May include Integration, System, Regression, Performance / Stress / Volume.
• Analyzes system and business requirements for testability Reports status of test plan execution through defect logs / defect tracking system.
• Ensures that acceptance criteria are met.
• Assists with resolution of environmental issues; supports application development, implementation, and user training activities, as required.
• Analyzes Test Results; assists with troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis; validates system design.
• Develops test plans, including test scenarios, test objectives, quality criteria and measurement techniques.
• Supports the Configuration / Change Management groups, as necessary, to ensure smooth transition of code through the lifecycle.
• Assists in training of other Testing Specialists.
• Oversees workflow and work distribution within testing area; coordinates activities to meet service levels.
• Validates acceptance criteria for testing phase; maintains knowledge of business unit processes / products to ensure application adheres to functional and quality requirements.
• Provides guidance on the usage of testing tool and development of test Scenario, test Objective, and test Case to Levels I and II Testing Specialists.
• Participates in depth analysis and development of new or revised standards, methodologies, and processes within Testing; develops training material, as necessary.
Education Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience.
Experience Requirements:
• Level III: 4 years of experience in various application testing capacities or 2 years as Technical Testing Specialist Level II.
• Strong understanding of mainframe application development, maintenance and testing.
• Strong understanding of data integration and ETL methodologies with Informatica Power Center.
• Strong expertise with advanced SQL on Oracle / DB2 / Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficient in COBOL, Eztrieve, QMF/SPUFI, BETA91, CA7, ENDEAVOR or similar version control tools.
• Experience in working with multiple SI partners and an onsite-offshore model.
Special Skill Requirement:
• Good written and oral skills on local language.
• Experience in Shell Scripting on UNIX operating systems and automation, preferred.
• Experience with reporting tools like Tableau or Business Objects is a plus.
• Financial Services / Insurance domain background, preferred.
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