Implementation Test Consultant

Implementation Test Consultant (Cheltenham)

About finova

finova is the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software providers, supporting more than 60 leading lenders and 3,000 mortgage brokers. Our award-winning software suite includes origination solutions for mortgages and savings, servicing solutions for mortgages and savings, broker CRM solutions, and a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business.

About MSO

Mortgage Sales and Originations (MSO) is recognised as the most advanced end-to-end software of its kind on the market and has transformed mortgage lending in the UK. With a modern and responsive user interface and modular API architecture, MSO helps lenders deliver best-in-class customer experiences. Its powerful automation engine optimises straight-through processing, improving overall operational efficiency by reducing time spent on common tasks.

Our clients include some of the largest mortgage lenders in the UK and MSO supports £ multi-billion of lending every year. We host our clients on our scalable cloud platform with a modular, microservices architecture with open APIs enabling smooth integration into lenders' ecosystems.

About You

In terms of your experience, your attitude is everything, but we'd particularly love to see your:

• ISEB/ISTQB Certification in Software Testing - Practitioner.
• Strong 'delivery' focus, with good awareness and appreciation of client demands and challenges.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong communication skills, internally and externally.
• Experience in coordinating test teams/activities.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in all aspects of MSO software testing, including automation
• Excellent test analysis skills with the ability to work in a non-scripted environment
• Good knowledge of delivery and quality processes, across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Understanding of different software development methodologies and approaches and the role that testing plays within them.

What will you be doing

• Work closely with members of the MSO Client programme team to fully understand the functional and business requirements of a client's implementation.
• Lead implementation test campaigns, taking ownership of the design, planning, execution and quality assurance of the deliverables as well as leading the defect management activities for that campaign
• Design test strategies for all aspects of testing required - adhering to the overall MSO Implementations Test Strategy.
• Execute testing in accordance with the delivery schedule, including both manual testing and the use of automated testing tools.
• Report on progress during test campaigns and contribute towards client-facing test completion reports.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of automated regression suites.
• Provide input into the assessment of test outcomes and overall quality measures for a test campaign, helping stakeholders make key delivery decisions and assess risks/issues.
• Engagement with clients, supporting their triage activities (similarly 3rd parties where appropriate) where required
• Establishing efficiencies and de-duplication of test activities across the Product Delivery and Client Implementation phase, providing input into the development of the Implementation test approach.
• Manage issues and risks proactively, escalating where appropriate to the Client Implementation workstream leads.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring realistic achievable targets are set and managed.
• As required, provide client consultancy and represent MSO off-site with clients.
• Actively supporting continual improvements, standardisation across clients, establishing efficiencies and optimising Implementation and Support processes

What We Offer:

Flexible Working: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year, and a flexible hybrid working policy.

Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP.

Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.

Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups.

Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favorite charities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out-we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.