Testing Lead – Systems, Technologies and Services

Job description / Role

STS (Systems, Technologies and Services) are the team responsible for IT application management. STS looks after the SAP suite, Retail Pro, Fastrack and many other applications for the Al Futtaim group of companies.

We are currently looking to recruit a Testing Lead to work form our Dubai based offices. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating full end to end test activities on high profile applications within Al Futtaim's Systems, Technologies and Services Division.

You will demonstrate the ability to coordinate Application Testing under the direction from the STS Test Lead also have the ability to:

* Demonstrate a good understanding of testing life cycle and defects
* Engage with all Lines of Businesses to design and deliver test cases, test sets and associated data using SAP Solution Manager or other tools determined within STS
* Select appropriate test data, test execution, recording of test results, managing the user base for user acceptance testing
* Map the test cases back to business requirement for complete coverage
* Manage the testing of releases each release follow strict change control procedures
* Raise defect reports and progress the resolution of defects and the re-execution of the tests concerned ensure the ongoing stability and performance of the production systems whilst ensuring test practices are fully compliant
* Establish successful testing criteria integrated with the identified project methodology and testing tools for acceptance of project implementations into steady state support
* Ensure that required unit, Integration, regression and user acceptance testing has been successfully completed to these standards
* Regular status updates on testing to STS Test Lead and highlight testing issues upfront
* Prepare test matrices after each release and publish the same to STS Management
* Assisting in coordination of enhancements and project delivery
* Organise and facilitate business end users for weekly scheduled testing
* Have attention to detail and tracking of business scope vs. testing coverage

Requirements

You must be an experienced Testing Lead who is organised, reliable and has a proven track record. Used to working with and getting the best from project and support teams you will provide the change and testing skills that compliment the ability of STS to deliver to promise. You must also have experience with the following -

* A degree in Information Systems/Project Management related discipline
* knowledge of SAP desired
* At least 3-5 years of experience working in an IT/Service environment.
* Certified in ITIL V3 Foundation and experience and using and working with ITIL V3standards
* Experience of working in an environment where ITIL is being developed is highly regarded
* Experience of working in the retail/trading industries will be highly regarded.
* Experience of working in the Middle East will be highly regarded.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.