At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead testing for finance systems, ensuring quality and functionality.
- Company: Join a top ASX listed financial services powerhouse with a culture of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive contract pay and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in finance tech while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in finance testing and experience with Workday preferred.
Founded in 1991, Generation Development Group Limited is an ASX listed company offering a diversified financial services business. As one of Australia’s leading financial services powerhouses, we're recognised among top listed Australian companies for our exceptional growth, unwavering commitment to performance excellence, and our culture of innovation, integrity, and impact. We are proud to own Generation Life, the market leader in tax-aware investing, estate planning, and retirement income solutions, as well as Lonsec Group, Australia’s leading provider of research, ratings, consulting, and managed accounts.
We are seeking a Test Lead (4 month contract), with a Finance background and experience supporting UAT and Production Verification Testing for Workday Finance and Adaptive Planning Implementation. Responsible for testing of systems to ensure delivery of Quality assured applications to production.
Reporting to Project Manager in upward stakeholder management and day-to-day management of the QA & Test organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the test strategy and test plan.
- Work with the stream leads to define and refine test scenarios and related data to test functionality, integrations, Reporting and Deploy smoke testing and data check requirements.
- Coordinate Testing - End to End functionality, integrations, Reporting and Deploy smoke testing for UAT and Production Tenant testing.
- Lead the business testing team and allocate tasks based on priorities and timelines whilst adhering to the overall Project schedule.
- Track and manage defects using JIRA.
- Collaborate with project managers, SME, developers, and stakeholders.
- Report testing status and progress, issues, and risks to project leadership.
- Ensure all test activities align with the quality assurance standards and project timelines.
- Conduct a test scenario review sessions with the testers which will focus on explaining the scenarios, expected outcomes, Workday navigation and the basic navigation of the tool used to track the testing outcomes.
Experience/Skillset
- 3-5 years of Finance test lead experience.
- Workday Finance or Workday Adaptive Planning Module experience preferred.
- JIRA and XRAY tool for test execution experience desirable.
- Ability to manage diverse testing types: system, integration & regression.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to deliver timely in fast-paced, agile project environments.
- Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Test Lead in Melbourne employer: Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG)
At Generation Development Group Limited, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the financial services sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Melbourne that fosters innovation and integrity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive culture, where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers while contributing to impactful projects. With competitive remuneration and a focus on work-life balance, we provide an exceptional platform for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Recruitment Team
