Position: Test Engineer - Avaloq
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (November/December 2025)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: London, UK
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking experienced Test Engineers/Quality Assurance Engineers with hands-on expertise in Avaloq or similar core banking platforms. You will be responsible for defining, executing, and improving QA and QE strategies to ensure that all application enhancements, patches, and integrations meet high standards of quality, performance, and compliance. This is a great opportunity to drive quality excellence across business-critical Avaloq systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary development, business, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts to validate Avaloq application functionality.
* Identify, log, and track defects, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
* Conduct manual and automated testing of new features, releases, and patches.
* Design and implement automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Appium, or similar).
* Define and maintain quality metrics, reports, and dashboards to track performance and improvement areas.
* Continuously improve QA processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
* Stay updated on Avaloq product releases and best practices, applying them to ongoing projects.
* Communicate testing outcomes, risks, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality into all stages of the application lifecycle.
Key Skills:
* Minimum 4 years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering, preferably in financial services or banking.
* Hands-on experience with Avaloq or similar financial software platforms.
* Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (black box, white box, grey box).
* Experience using automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium).
* Proficiency in Java, Python, or C# for test automation scripting.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to perform under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.
Applicants must be a UK resident and holds a valid right to work status.