Test Analyst

Coopers Group AG seeks a Mid-level Test Analyst for a fully remote role supporting a financial services client in Zurich. The position requires ISTQB Advanced certification and strong expertise in manual and automated testing processes.

This position supports a client operating within the financial services sector, headquartered in Zurich. The role is structured as a fully remote contract, allowing the analyst to manage testing activities from a distance while collaborating closely with development teams and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to estimate effort for both manual and automated testing initiatives.
• Develop and update test cases aligned with user stories and business requirements.
• Organize and prepare test data necessary for functional and non-functional testing scenarios.
• Perform manual test executions and record results, including the documentation of any defects found.
• Track, analyze, and document defects in coordination with development teams and business units.
• Evaluate test coverage levels and pinpoint areas for process improvement.
• Assist in selecting and preparing test cases for automation efforts.
• Identify potential risks and prioritize testing tasks based on those assessments.
• Generate test reports that outline progress, quality metrics, and associated risks.
• Provide guidance and advice to business departments regarding testing methodologies and activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in software testing, covering test analysis, design, execution, and defect management.
• Possession of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification.
• Practical experience using test management and defect tracking platforms, such as Jira or ALM.
• Fluent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Foundational knowledge or initial experience with test automation, preferably using Tosca.
• Ability to communicate in German.