Test Lead - Data Platforms - 12 Month FTC

Job Profile Summary

The Test Lead is responsible for the acceptance of software deliveries and collateral artefacts supporting the delivery of test plans. Also for co-ordinating test team activities leading to the successful delivery of Snowflake components into the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environment. The Test Lead may also be required to both assist and advise users with UAT testing.

This role supports the Snowflake platform in delivering best of breed testing practice based around a core skillset of Snowflake, ELT, and other disparate tooling according to demand.

Job Description

• Work with Solution Architects and Development teams to both manage and conduct integration testing enabling software deliveries to pass acceptance criteria and governance gates.
• Be responsible for ensuring code and supporting documentation is fit for purpose meeting both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Maintain system documentation and ensure process conforms to Chaucer requirements meeting tooling, operational support and audit requirements.
• Raise and manage JIRA tickets for the timely remediation of issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk, reduce cost, improve business efficiency and deliver business benefits.
• Contribute to both improving the SDLC and upskilling colleagues.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• None

Skills and Competencies

• Relevant industry experience, preferably within Insurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of data through previous hands-on contribution to design, development and implementation of IT systems.
• Proactive, determined and resilient with a positive attitude.

Education

• Degree or equivalent experience in-lieu

ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.

Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation). 

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.

We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.