Description
At A Glance
We are looking for a "TEST STRATEGY ADVISOR" to start ASAP a 70 days contract (initial) in LUXEMBOURG supporting an EU-agency-client (EN-speaking environment). Extensions are possible!
TASKS: Test lead consultant to conduct a study with the aim of reviewing and proposing improvements of customer IT's general testing strategy/approach.
For the moment no bank-wide testing tools exists, other than the use of Remedy/BMC for capturing and managing the defects/tickets. The customer currently has no overarching testing approach/procedures encompassing the full spectrum of functional and non-functional requirements in a consistent manner. The candidate must have significant experience in the implementation of a testing strategy and testing factory as well. Propose a roadmap, which will define a phased roll-out of the proposed improvements/next steps in increasing the customer's test maturity. The candidate must have significant experience in the implementation of a testing strategy and testing factory as well.
Job descriptionOur customer is asking assistance in conducting a study with the aim of reviewing and proposing improvements of this IT's general TESTING strategy/approach.
Business background
The customer currently has no overarching testing approach/procedures encompassing the full spectrum of functional and non-functional requirements in a consistent manner.
The coverage and comprehensiveness of these testing activities very often depend on the project manager and/or application teams.
Customer's current IT landscape consists of a mix of package applications (PeopleSoft, WallStreet Systems, etc.) and In-house applications (Serapis, PiRat, etc.) built on technologies such as Java and Drupal.
For the moment no bank-wide testing tools exists, other than the use of Remedy/BMC for capturing and managing the defects/tickets.
Main objective:
Conduct a study with the aim to identify action items for the improvement of customer's general testing strategy/approach of IT projects, which includes proposals in terms of overall organisation, staffing, tooling and ownership for both functional and non-functional testing.
Tasks & Deliverables:
Analyze and document the current way of managing tests within IT (As-Is)/Test Maturity.
Make pragmatic proposals for improvements in the following areas:
Overall test framework/approach
Governance/Ownership
Overall organization
Staffing
Environments
Tooling
Propose a roadmap, which will define a phased roll-out of the proposed improvements/next steps in increasing the customer's test maturity.
The first two tasks should be completed by 22/06/17, while the last by 14/07/17 (tbd).
Project steering:
The Programm will run under the IT Management Office (ITMO) Head of Division and Head of Transversal Project Management Unit's leadership.
A Steering Committee will take place towards the end of the study phase mainly composed of IT Senior Management.
Frequently (fortnightly) meetings with key stakeholders.
Award & Others
- The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
- We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described.
- CV-format: Europass (desired)
- Place of Work: 100% on-site.
- Good command of the English language (this is a mandatory criteria)
Provider
infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.