🌟 Exciting Opportunity 🌟

🔍 Company: MAP Talent Recruitment Agency
🤝 Client: A Leading Insurance Business
📍 Position: Senior Test Analyst

MAP Talent is thrilled to announce a stellar opportunity for a seasoned Testing/QA professional to join the team of our prestigious client, a leading insurance business. This position calls for an individual with comprehensive expertise in functional and non-functional testing who can excel in a dynamic, cloud-based environment.

🔹 About the Role:
As a Senior Test Analyst, you will be a cornerstone in expanding our client’s cloud-based Data and Analytics platform. Your role will involve assuring the quality of the data products offered to internal customers by integrating meticulous testing methods. Your input will shape a strategic focus on data where the trustworthiness of the outputs is critical for success.

🔹 Responsibilities:
- Conduct manual and automated testing using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate efficiently with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Work in sync with the business and other technology teams to ensure quality testing.
- Provide testing estimates and advice on best practices.
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and aid in preparing UAT test scripts.
- Champion testing, provide insights, and counsel on best practices.
- Maintain testing standards and documentation.
- Offer mentorship, training, and technical knowledge to colleagues involved in testing.

🔹 Key Attributes (Essential):
- Proven experience in the data and integration domain.
- Proficiency in database and ETL test automation.
- Demonstrated experience working with scrum teams.
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies.
- Experience in devising test frameworks to support Agile methodologies in a Scrum/XP environment.
- Ability to grasp technical aspects swiftly.
- Exceptional analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
- Inventive testing mindset with out-of-the-box thinking.
- Outstanding verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to bring about change and employ interpersonal skills to influence and guide team members.
- Experience in the finance industry, especially insurance, is a plus.

🔹 What You'll Get:
- A chance to work with an industry leader in the insurance business.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are passionate about testing and seeking a challenging role that will leverage your skills, MAP Talent invites you to take the next step in your career by applying for this remarkable opportunity. 

Don't miss out on becoming a pivotal part of a forward-thinking organization!

👉 APPLY NOW 👈

MAP Talent is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Description: Senior Test Analyst (Insurance/Claims)

Location: Sydney, Hybrid WFH 

MAP Talent, a leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Analyst to join our prestigious client in the insurance industry. As a Senior Test Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their insurance systems and claims processes. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in software testing, with a specific focus on insurance and claims domain knowledge. Additionally, exposure and understanding of automation tools and techniques is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases for insurance systems and claims processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and project managers, to understand requirements and design appropriate test scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of the software applications.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues using appropriate defect management tools, ensuring their timely resolution and retesting.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and propose solutions or process improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Gain exposure to automation tools and frameworks to understand their capabilities and potential benefits in testing processes.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, and resource allocation activities to ensure successful project delivery within defined timelines.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior test analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in the insurance and claims domain, and apply this knowledge to testing processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and enhance the overall quality assurance framework and testing methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Test Analyst, with a focus on insurance and claims systems.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, processes, and regulations.
• Extensive experience in test planning, test case design, and execution within the insurance domain.
• Exposure and understanding of automation tools and techniques used in software testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, defect management processes, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Agile, or Automation) will be considered a plus.

Join our client's team and take on a challenging role where you can utilize your expertise in

insurance and claims testing, while gaining exposure and understanding of automation tools and techniques. Apply today and let MAP Talent help you find the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the insurance industry.

MAP TALENT - Your Trusted Recruitment Partner!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? MAP TALENT, a leading recruitment agency, is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity with one of our esteemed clients. Join us as we connect talented professionals like you with top-notch organisations in Sydney.

Product Owner - Drive Innovation and Success!

Company Description:

Our client, a respected player in the industry, is dedicated to providing exceptional services to Australians. They prioritize growth, leadership development, diversity, and talent retention. If you're ready to achieve great things and be supported in doing your best work, this is the place for you!

Job Description:

As a Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision for a dynamic data product. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business user group, ensuring alignment, transparency, and successful delivery. Take charge of the product roadmap, influence key decision-makers, and maximize the value delivered by the agile team. With your expertise, you'll ensure the product backlog reflects the priorities of the business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, align, and drive the vision for the data product.
• Foster alignment and transparency with stakeholders across the business user group.
• Own the development of the product roadmap and gain buy-in from key decision-makers.
• Maximize the value delivered by the agile team.
• Manage the team backlog and ensure its visibility, transparency, and clarity.
• Prioritize the backlog to reflect the business stakeholders' priorities.
• Collaborate in breaking down features and user stories during sprint planning.
• Assist in defining acceptance criteria and accepting stories.
• Coordinate with other teams to manage dependencies and priorities at the platform level.
• Actively participate in scrum ceremonies, including backlog grooming and sprint planning.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Strong track record of working with Agile Delivery Teams and utilizing Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Solid experience in data or data systems, including integration, database/data-warehousing, or business intelligence, with a focus on customer outcomes.
• Preferred experience in life insurance and/or investment/superannuation platforms.

MAP TALENT is a leading recruitment agency specialising in connecting talented professionals with top-tier companies. We are currently working with a global insurance business to find a skilled Technical Analyst to join their team. Our client has recently completed a major acquisition, strengthening their position in the insurance industry. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic organisation, working on mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and large-scale transformation projects.

This is a full-time, 6-month contract role with our client, a global insurance business. As a Technical Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of various projects by leveraging your expertise in data modelling and analysis. Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting the Business Analyst in understanding and documenting business needs and requirements through effective stakeholder consultation and collaboration.

- Ensuring that all deliverables meet the specified technical requirements and adhere to established standards.

- Working closely with the team to create logical and physical data models, employing best practices to ensure high data quality and minimise redundancy.

- Contributing to the development and implementation of data strategies, data flows, and conceptual data models.

- Applying appropriate modelling approaches based on the specific requirements and data layer, including 3NF or dimensional modelling.

- Translating business needs into robust data models that support long-term solutions.

- Identifying opportunities for reusing data models in new environments.

- Analysing data-related system integration challenges and proposing suitable solutions.

- Collaborating with multiple teams and managing different projects simultaneously.

- Demonstrating strong knowledge of data warehouse design and a solid understanding of different layers in a data platform, including integration and presentation layers.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technical Analyst, preferably in the insurance industry.

- Experience working on Regulatory or Successor Fund Transfers projects.

- Strong data modelling knowledge.

- Excellent problem-solving skills.

- Exceptional relationship development, management, and negotiation skills.

- Excellent analytical skills.

- The ability to work effectively across multiple teams and projects simultaneously.

- Experience with data warehouse design and a good understanding of different layers in a data platform, such as integration and presentation.

If you are a highly skilled Technical Analyst seeking a challenging opportunity with a global insurance business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and collaborative team!

Feel free to reach out to Darragh Gannon Darragh.g@maptalent.com.au