Requirements: English
Company: Sparagus
Region: Antwerp , Flanders
Job Title
Test Manager / Test Coordinator / Test Analyst Insurance Sector Dutch Speaking Antwerp
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced testing professionalideally combining the skill sets of a Test Manager, Test Coordinator, and Test Analystto join a leading insurance company in Antwerp.
This role requires someone who can operate end-to-end across test strategy, coordination, execution, and reporting. You will lead and support testing efforts across multiple integrated streams, including mainframe systems, Microsoft platforms, portals, and web applications.
Dutch fluency is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Test Management & Coordination
- Define and implement the overall test strategy aligned with project objectives.
- Lead and coordinate a team of Test Analysts and QA professionals.
- Liaise with project managers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure clear test requirements and communication.
- Drive unit testing coordination as well as end-to-end integration testing.
End-to-End Test Scenarios
- Write and validate comprehensive end-to-end test scenarios across various application types:
- Mainframe systems
- Microsoft-based platforms
- Web portals
- Payment tools
- Commission tools
- Integrate unit test outputs from different substreams into end-to-end test flows.
Quality Assurance & Reporting
- Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution workflows.
- Track and report test progress and quality metrics to stakeholders.
- Help maintain and improve the test infrastructure and QA best practices.
Ideal Profile
- Proven experience as a Test Manager, preferably in insurance, banking, or regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of test methodologies, risk-based testing, and QA processes.
- Experience coordinating unit and integration testing across complex systems.
- Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, HP ALM) is a major plus.
- Capable of drafting test scenarios based on unit-level contributions from other delivery teams.
Languages
- Fluent Dutch (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Professional English is a plus.
Work Location
- Based in Antwerp.
- Regular on-site presence required (hybrid not fully remote).
Certifications
- ISTQB Certification preferred.