IT Test Professional

We have an opportunity for an experienced Guidewire Test Professional to join the Test Team.

The test team assure the quality of IT and business systems ensuring that they are fit for purpose prior to implementation, thereby acting as the main guarantor for quality of IT deliverables in the company.

We encompass several different types of testing across a multi-disciplinary team, including functional and non-functional testing, using a range of technologies and methodologies.

The role will be to understand and interpret IT testing requirements, whilst adhering to governance and quality standards, to ensure the testing scope, hardware, software environment, data and business user requirements are fully considered and delivered to agreed acceptance criteria. It will include working with both internal NFUM resources and other 3rd party software providers, the primary focus being delivering a professional test service in accordance with NFUM processes and practices.

In this role you'll:

Understand and interpret IT testing requirements in collaboration with team members to ensure that the testing scope, hardware, software, environment and data are fully considered.

Prepare and execute test cases and report on, identify and/or recommend appropriate quality test gateways (including but not limited to entry and exit criteria) at each stage of the testing lifecycle in order to verify the quality of the testing solution being delivered.

Conduct and validate risk and /or quality-based assessments, in conjunction with stakeholders and in line with testing standards and best practice in order to verify the quality of the testing solution being delivered whilst maintaining continuous Test Process Improvement.

Research, create and submit for sign-off (where applicable) test artefacts (e.g., estimates, scope documentation, scripts, defects, etc.) in line with NFUM’s policies, testing standards and best practice.

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, IT colleagues and business stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of testing and business objectives.

Document, verify and participate in the handover of software into Business As Usual operation and assist or coordinate the transition of all functional changes in accordance with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework.

To be successful in this role you'll need:

Meaningful relevant and demonstrable experience of IT software testing (essential)

Demonstrable knowledge of Guidewire products (PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter / BillingCenter)

Experience of Agile and DevOps software development methodologies (essential)

Experience in a Financial services, insurance, investments and/or pensions environment (essential)

Experience of automated testing tools (desirable)

ITIL awareness (desirable)

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include Maths and English Language

International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB BCS) Foundation Certificate in Software Testing

A competitive salary

Annual bonus (up to 17.5%)

Contributory pension scheme (maximum of 12% company contribution)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (additional holiday purchase scheme)

Employee discounts

Gym subsidy

Health and wellbeing plan

Discounted Insurance on all NFU Mutual Policies

One of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies, NFU Mutual has been meeting our customers’ needs for over 100 years.

Our employees are important to us. We empower and inspire them to perform, offer opportunities to grow and we recognise and reward their contribution. They are proud to work for a company that respects them and broader communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable so we are successful now, and in the future.