NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
28/03/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
We are looking for a well-rounded Back End focused C# Software Engineer and Manager with a strong track record of building and leading technology squads. You will have a broad and deep technology background with experience across a range of technology stacks including C#.NET. Client Details Our client is a prominent player in the energy and natural resources industry, boasting a workforce of over a thousand dedicated professionals. They take pride in their commitment to sustainable practices and are renowned for their technological innovations. Description As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be accountable for: Building a successful team that consistently delivers high-quality solutions within defined architectures and timescales. Individually contributing to the delivery of the team. Helping to shape the architecture of our bespoke software products and platforms to achieve non-functional and strategic goals. Profile The successful candidate will have: Extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Stack (C#, SQL Server, Azure including functions, pipelines, web apps, App Insights, DevOps) Demonstrable experience with a range of modern architectures (microservices, event driven, CQRS, APIs & webhooks). Experience working within a range of delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, V-model, Project-based). Ability to support a range of delivery roles (project managers, delivery leads, scrum masters) in estimating, planning, and delivering complex software products and projects. Proven ability to coach and mentor both junior and more experienced team members. Experience of line managing software engineers within a delivery squad. Ability to guide complex projects to successful delivery through effective decision-making. Must have the resilience and adaptability to work well in maturing technology organisations, and to play a constructive role in driving maturity. Job Offer Perks and Benefits Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration. Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
28/03/2024
Full time
We are looking for a well-rounded Back End focused C# Software Engineer and Manager with a strong track record of building and leading technology squads. You will have a broad and deep technology background with experience across a range of technology stacks including C#.NET. Client Details Our client is a prominent player in the energy and natural resources industry, boasting a workforce of over a thousand dedicated professionals. They take pride in their commitment to sustainable practices and are renowned for their technological innovations. Description As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be accountable for: Building a successful team that consistently delivers high-quality solutions within defined architectures and timescales. Individually contributing to the delivery of the team. Helping to shape the architecture of our bespoke software products and platforms to achieve non-functional and strategic goals. Profile The successful candidate will have: Extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Stack (C#, SQL Server, Azure including functions, pipelines, web apps, App Insights, DevOps) Demonstrable experience with a range of modern architectures (microservices, event driven, CQRS, APIs & webhooks). Experience working within a range of delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, V-model, Project-based). Ability to support a range of delivery roles (project managers, delivery leads, scrum masters) in estimating, planning, and delivering complex software products and projects. Proven ability to coach and mentor both junior and more experienced team members. Experience of line managing software engineers within a delivery squad. Ability to guide complex projects to successful delivery through effective decision-making. Must have the resilience and adaptability to work well in maturing technology organisations, and to play a constructive role in driving maturity. Job Offer Perks and Benefits Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration. Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
26/03/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
26/03/2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
Test Engineer - French or Dutch speaker - Freelance - Belgium Robson Bale are looking for a French or Dutch speaking Test Engineer to come on board for an initial 6 month contract in Belgium 6 months, market rate Candidates MUST speak French or Dutch for this role Primary Tasks and responsibilities Identification, creation & maintenance of (manual) test cases - in collaboration with the development team such as Product Owners, Scrum Masters, analysts, developers, project leaders, Acceptance testers Identification, creation & maintenance of test scripts for the automation API calls Test execution during the development phase (system & system integration testing), including (non-) regression testing to assure the integrity of the current functionalities Document the test results & communicate with the team, in regards to the quality and progress of their developed project Makes sure the all test are realized in the applicable environment, time line management and progress monitoring - reporting Support developers on useful test on development test level and support acceptance testers during the acceptance test phase; Participation in the re-evaluation & approval of the deliverables of other testers in the team/tribe (cases, plans, automated tests, etc). Coach junior testers & analist who sometimes have to write cases. And establish a uniform way of working between the squads in the tribe. Analyse & report possible improvement of the development cycle for the applications avoiding problems during the production stage. Setup or finetune the test approach for your squad/application, according to the test strategy of the company Technical profile requirements Expert knowledge of ReadyAPI (or alternative API test automation tool) Very good knowledge of webservices REST (+ ESB) Good knowledge of Java (Scripting TestComplete, jenkins scripts) Good knowledge of quality assurance testing: ISTQB, Selenium/RQM, or equivalent Expert knowledge of Testing Tools & methodologies Basic knowledge of SQL ISTQB Certificate is a plus Working knowledge of JMeter is a plus Working knowledge of JIRA tool is a plus Working knowledge of the healthcare/service/insurance environment is a plus Non-Technical profile requirements 3-5y of Professional experience in testing Good Document Practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Must be able to work on multiple simultaneous tasks with limited supervision Quick learner, motivated self-starter Result oriented & problem solver Structured/Organized Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and team collaboration skills Softskill to guide people during change process & sell testing 6 months, market rate Candidates MUST speak French or Dutch for this role Test Engineer - French or Dutch speaker - Freelance - Belgium
26/03/2024
Project-based
Test Engineer - French or Dutch speaker - Freelance - Belgium Robson Bale are looking for a French or Dutch speaking Test Engineer to come on board for an initial 6 month contract in Belgium 6 months, market rate Candidates MUST speak French or Dutch for this role Primary Tasks and responsibilities Identification, creation & maintenance of (manual) test cases - in collaboration with the development team such as Product Owners, Scrum Masters, analysts, developers, project leaders, Acceptance testers Identification, creation & maintenance of test scripts for the automation API calls Test execution during the development phase (system & system integration testing), including (non-) regression testing to assure the integrity of the current functionalities Document the test results & communicate with the team, in regards to the quality and progress of their developed project Makes sure the all test are realized in the applicable environment, time line management and progress monitoring - reporting Support developers on useful test on development test level and support acceptance testers during the acceptance test phase; Participation in the re-evaluation & approval of the deliverables of other testers in the team/tribe (cases, plans, automated tests, etc). Coach junior testers & analist who sometimes have to write cases. And establish a uniform way of working between the squads in the tribe. Analyse & report possible improvement of the development cycle for the applications avoiding problems during the production stage. Setup or finetune the test approach for your squad/application, according to the test strategy of the company Technical profile requirements Expert knowledge of ReadyAPI (or alternative API test automation tool) Very good knowledge of webservices REST (+ ESB) Good knowledge of Java (Scripting TestComplete, jenkins scripts) Good knowledge of quality assurance testing: ISTQB, Selenium/RQM, or equivalent Expert knowledge of Testing Tools & methodologies Basic knowledge of SQL ISTQB Certificate is a plus Working knowledge of JMeter is a plus Working knowledge of JIRA tool is a plus Working knowledge of the healthcare/service/insurance environment is a plus Non-Technical profile requirements 3-5y of Professional experience in testing Good Document Practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Must be able to work on multiple simultaneous tasks with limited supervision Quick learner, motivated self-starter Result oriented & problem solver Structured/Organized Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and team collaboration skills Softskill to guide people during change process & sell testing 6 months, market rate Candidates MUST speak French or Dutch for this role Test Engineer - French or Dutch speaker - Freelance - Belgium
Senior Connectivity Firmware/Test Engineer (Bluetooth Low Energy) 1 year freelance contract + extensions after Leuven, Belgium (2 days remote per week) Within our Personal Health R&D group, we want to capture the strong market growth in ICs for hearing aids and implants, hearables, wearables, and personal health monitoring applications, health IoT. Owing to our success, our department of 40+ engineers is growing, and we have challenging opportunities for software engineers. Our System-on-Chip products employ the latest Bluetooth Smart (BLE) or NFC with our experience in ultra-low power design. We develop the full software stack from driver-level all to way to turnkey applications, enabling our customers to build their products with minimum effort. Description of services: Unconditionally technically responsible for a subsystem, application Estimate the effort for your work and contribute to reviewing the estimates of peers Execute feasibility studies to underpin the estimations Create a design for the software Organize or contribute to (mutual) reviews of designs with colleagues and Software Architect Plan your assignments and report on progress Contribute to specifying and developing automated regression test frameworks. Document functional and performance specifications, test design documentation and develop the test strategy and test specifications. Work with the development team to develop and guide the implementation of module, systems and end to end tests (functional + performance testing) to fit in the test framework. Develop test automations using Python, Jenkins. Experience: Master's degree in Software Engineering or Electronics or, have reached this level through another form of training or experience. 3-5 years Embedded software/firmware development experience, in either the mobile industry or in semiconductors. Proud software craftsman with solid BLE 5.X experience, preferably in both Link Layer and Host stack Natural team player and obsessive to learn and gain experience Spoken and written English Knowledge of design methods and software engineering processes, Microcontroller architectures and peripherals, Embedded programming in C. Strong Python programming skills Building Real Time systems on bare metal or using an RTOS, structured debugging, interpretation of PCB schematics. Practical experience using the Scrum framework Experience in technical coaching of junior team members Additional context of the role: Idea is to find a candidate with a strong BLE knowledge. The work to be done is to develop the upper level (application level) of the BLE communication protocol stack which are not yet existing. To do this, knowledge/understanding/experience of the lower levels is absolutely necessary ( Link Layer and Host stack). The testing part of the job will be relatively limited to the beginning of the assignment. At that time 50% of the time should be spend within the R&D team which is currently struggling with the validation testing. Helping on this aspect will serve as an introduction to the product for the candidate. Finally, we want a senior profile as one of the tasks will be to lead the team in the "go to market strategy". The product till now is developed for use cases of specific customers but idea is to make it a mass product. The senior engineer should help here to identify what may be missing in the product to reach a broader audience, for example by comparison with competitors. This part will require again to interact with the R&D team.
25/03/2024
Project-based
Senior Connectivity Firmware/Test Engineer (Bluetooth Low Energy) 1 year freelance contract + extensions after Leuven, Belgium (2 days remote per week) Within our Personal Health R&D group, we want to capture the strong market growth in ICs for hearing aids and implants, hearables, wearables, and personal health monitoring applications, health IoT. Owing to our success, our department of 40+ engineers is growing, and we have challenging opportunities for software engineers. Our System-on-Chip products employ the latest Bluetooth Smart (BLE) or NFC with our experience in ultra-low power design. We develop the full software stack from driver-level all to way to turnkey applications, enabling our customers to build their products with minimum effort. Description of services: Unconditionally technically responsible for a subsystem, application Estimate the effort for your work and contribute to reviewing the estimates of peers Execute feasibility studies to underpin the estimations Create a design for the software Organize or contribute to (mutual) reviews of designs with colleagues and Software Architect Plan your assignments and report on progress Contribute to specifying and developing automated regression test frameworks. Document functional and performance specifications, test design documentation and develop the test strategy and test specifications. Work with the development team to develop and guide the implementation of module, systems and end to end tests (functional + performance testing) to fit in the test framework. Develop test automations using Python, Jenkins. Experience: Master's degree in Software Engineering or Electronics or, have reached this level through another form of training or experience. 3-5 years Embedded software/firmware development experience, in either the mobile industry or in semiconductors. Proud software craftsman with solid BLE 5.X experience, preferably in both Link Layer and Host stack Natural team player and obsessive to learn and gain experience Spoken and written English Knowledge of design methods and software engineering processes, Microcontroller architectures and peripherals, Embedded programming in C. Strong Python programming skills Building Real Time systems on bare metal or using an RTOS, structured debugging, interpretation of PCB schematics. Practical experience using the Scrum framework Experience in technical coaching of junior team members Additional context of the role: Idea is to find a candidate with a strong BLE knowledge. The work to be done is to develop the upper level (application level) of the BLE communication protocol stack which are not yet existing. To do this, knowledge/understanding/experience of the lower levels is absolutely necessary ( Link Layer and Host stack). The testing part of the job will be relatively limited to the beginning of the assignment. At that time 50% of the time should be spend within the R&D team which is currently struggling with the validation testing. Helping on this aspect will serve as an introduction to the product for the candidate. Finally, we want a senior profile as one of the tasks will be to lead the team in the "go to market strategy". The product till now is developed for use cases of specific customers but idea is to make it a mass product. The senior engineer should help here to identify what may be missing in the product to reach a broader audience, for example by comparison with competitors. This part will require again to interact with the R&D team.