IT Functional Test Specialist
@ Oikocredit

Hybrid
€50,000
Hybrid
Part Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About the Department

The Salesforce teams in the IT Delivery Unit deliver Projects and Change Requests on the Salesforce platform. They analyze and define project requirements, design solutions, deploy new features, document and test changes, integrate applications, create user manuals, provide training, ensure IT security, and manage project handover to BAU.

About the Job

The IT Functional Test Specialist supports Business Analysts by reviewing business requirements and translating them into risk-based testing. Acting on behalf of the business, this role designs test strategies and plans, executes test cases in various environments, documents results, and drives defects to closure, ensuring that delivered functionality meets agreed requirements.

Main Responsibilities

  • Review and understand business requirements with Business Analysts.
  • Define acceptance criteria and align test cases accordingly.
  • Design and execute manual test cases across environments.
  • Report, follow up on bugs, and support user acceptance testing.
  • Perform post-release checks and run regression tests.
  • Participate in Agile team meetings and update on testing progress.
  • Identify automation opportunities and support test automation efforts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Use basic scripting (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python) and understand CI/CD integration.

Education, Skills and Experience

Applicants should have a vocational or academic degree in Information Management, IT, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. They should have knowledge of testing methodologies, Agile/Scrum practices, Salesforce, and preferably test automation. A strong analytical mind, good communication skills, organizational ability, and fluency in English are essential.

Competencies & Benefits

Competencies include independence, decisiveness, accuracy, problem analysis, initiative, result orientation, and cooperation. Benefits include impactful work with meaningful social and environmental change, professional growth with training opportunities, the option to work fully remote, and a collaborative environment focused on impact investing and sustainability.

Additional Information

This role is open for 0.9 fte (36 hours per week) and is fully remote for candidates based anywhere in Europe. Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Salesforce
  • Test Strategy
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Agile
  • Regression Testing
  • CI/CD
  • Selenium
  • JavaScript
  • Problem Analysis

How to Get Hired at Oikocredit

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Oikocredit's culture: Review mission, values, and employee reviews.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight testing and Salesforce experience.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate past risk-based testing successes.
  • Showcase agile expertise: Detail Agile and CI/CD involvement.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Salesforce platform specifics.
Practice manual and regression testing.
Familiarize with Selenium and similar tools.
Refresh scripting in JavaScript and Python.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling tight testing deadlines.
Explain working in Agile teams.
Share decision process during defect resolution.
Discuss adapting to evolving project requirements.

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