Senior Functional Tester - Public agency

NTT Data is currently looking for a resourceful Senior Functional Tester for a public agency based in Brussels. This role is hybrid and will be performed both remotely and from the office.

Your role:

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

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

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

Tasks:

- Review of the test basis.

- Defining and structuring the test approach.

- Define test cases for both system tests and system integration tests.

- Assist with the setup of the test environment and test equipment.

- Execute manual system tests and system integration tests.

- Supporting User Acceptance tests if applicable.

- Report and follow up of defects.

- Report on test progress & test results.

 

Certifications

- Minimum a Bachelor's degree in IT

- Test related:  at least ISTQB foundation

Technical skills:

- Technical background: insight in IT/OT systems, understanding architecture concepts, able to understand how different components interact with each other and through which interfaces.

- Web service testing + automation (able to use tools to test web services (like SoapUI) and create automated tests within the tool).

- SQL (able to use SQL queries to retrieve, update or insert data in DBs).

- Able to work with TM tools such as TestLink, Jira, BugZilla, ...

 

Following aspects are a plus:

 

- Experience with testing embedded systems

- Linux: knowledge on Linux Command line Interface and commands and able to use them.

- Python programming language: able to read the code, understand it and debug it and even able to perform small changes.

- Have a good understanding of the public transport domain.

 

Soft skills:

- Pro-active and independent. Able to take initiative, and a can-do attitude.

- Collaborative: excellent communication and social skills with a team player attitude.

- Flexible: adapt easily to frequently changing working circumstances (e.g. planning, scope, organization).

- Problem solver attitude (actively seeks solutions).

- 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.

- Transparent: communicates clearly and frequently to test manager, fellow testers, any other test stakeholders.

- Assertive: not afraid to bring the bad news when required, but in the right way.

- Feeling comfortable in an industrial / technical environment.

 

Language skills:

French/Dutch: Expert

English: Fluent

 

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.