Senior Test Specialist (m/f/d)*

Successful candidates must be prepared to relocate to the specified job location in the job posting and will be employed directly under the hiring entity’s contractual terms.

This role will be part of the Investment & Asset Management Tower for Group Technology (IT1.9), responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, and maintenance of all investment and asset management systems, applications, and platforms. The Tower manages the seamless transition of new systems or projects to steady-state operations and takes ownership of key business relationships, providing accurate metrics on uptime, issues, and resolutions.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Test Manager for core asset and investment management applications in the Alternative Assets area. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and execution of functional and non-functional tests. If you are passionate about delivering high quality software solutions and eager to work in a fast paced global financial services environment, don’t hesitate to apply.

Your job

• Define test strategy, develop test plans, and formulate test cases based on the analysis of functional and non-functional requirements
• Define test conditions for given requirements
• Execute functional and non-functional tests, incl. analysis of results and the documentation of deviations/errors
• Design and implement test automation solutions based on defined frameworks
• Design and implement test data management solutions based on defined frameworks
• Manage test environments and test resources
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and regulatory requirements

Your profile

• University degree, preferably in computer science or related fields
• Proven experience as a test specialist or related role
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of test management methods and best practices (corresponding certification such as ISTQB is beneficial)
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Good understanding of solution development life cycles
• Domain knowledge in financial services is a plus
• Strong customer orientation and communication skills
• Familiarity with analytical and conceptual design of complex application operation landscapes and IT architectures
• Assertive, self-organized and proactive attitude
• Target-orientation and willingness to learn
• Excellent planning, organizational and negotiation skills
• Fluent in German and Business English  

Application Instructions

If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below. For more insights about working at Munich Re please click here.

Unlock your potential

• Professional Training & Certification: We accompany you in building up your professional profile by supporting with customized professional training and certification opportunities.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: We believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: We actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.