Senior Test Analyst

This is a hands-on testing role combining test analysis, test design, test execution and test management. You will work closely with Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, Architects and Developers to ensure the quality and reliability of medium- to large-scale IT solutions., Test Strategy & Planning

• Analyze business and technical requirements and identify potential quality and testing risks.
• Define and maintain the test strategy and Master Test Plan.
• Establish the overall test scope, test levels and test approach.
• Define high-level test structures and ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Coordinate System, Integration, End-to-End and SIT testing activities.

Test Analysis & Design

• Design and maintain functional and technical test scenarios and test cases.
• Identify and prepare appropriate test data.
• Ensure test scenarios adequately cover business processes, integrations and system interactions.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive testing conditions.

Test Execution

• Actively execute functional, integration, system and end-to-end tests.
• Validate expected versus actual results and document test evidence.
• Investigate unexpected system behavior and support the identification of root causes.
• Contribute to release and regression testing activities.

Defect & Incident Management

• Identify, document and follow up on software defects and incidents.
• Analyze issues across APIs, integrations, databases, messaging components and end-to-end transaction flows.
• Support defect diagnosis and root-cause analysis.
• Prioritize defects and coordinate their resolution with development and project teams.
• Monitor defect status and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Test Management & Reporting

• Monitor testing progress, coverage, risks and results.
• Prepare regular test status reports and quality indicators.
• Coordinate testing activities across different project teams.
• Ensure testing activities remain aligned with project objectives and delivery timelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA, testing and defect management practices.

• 5+ years of experience in Test Analysis, Test Engineering and/or Test Management.
• Proven experience defining test strategies and Master Test Plans.
• Strong experience in test analysis, test design and test execution.
• Experience defining high-level test structures and test approaches.
• Solid experience in defect management and follow-up.
• Good understanding of Business Process Management and Requirements Management.
• Previous experience in the Insurance sector is mandatory.
• Experience working in complex, integrated IT environments.
• Experience collaborating with Business Analysts, Functional Analysts, Architects and Developers.

Technical Skills

Mandatory:

• Test Strategy & Master Test Plan
• Functional and technical testing
• System Testing / Integration Testing / SIT
• End-to-End Testing
• Regression Testing
• Test case and test scenario design
• Defect Management
• SQL / DB2
• Azure DevOps
• API Testing
• MS Excel / MS Office
• Investigation of issues across E2E flows

Nice to have:

• Postman
• Swagger / OpenAPI
• SoapUI
• Test Automation with Playwright, Cucumber or similar tools
• Experience with Case Management / Workflow Management solutions
• Experience with Claims Management Systems
• Basic knowledge of Non-Functional Requirements
• Basic understanding of Software & Hardware Architecture

Business Experience

• Knowledge of Insurance business processes, ideally within Non-Life Insurance.
• Experience with Claims Management is a strong plus.
• Experience with case management and workflow-based applications is advantageous.
• Experience working on medium to large-scale transformation projects.

Languages

• English: Fluent - mandatory.
• Dutch and/or French: One language fluent and the other passive or not spoken.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Soft Skills

• Analytical and critical-thinking mindset
• Solution-oriented approach
• Proactive and flexible
• Fast learner
• Strong sense of ownership
• Autonomous and well-organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player
• Able to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and innovative environment

Nexeo is currently looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join the IT team of one of our leading insurance clients in Brussels.