Test Analyst (m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project
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Start date: asap
Reference number: 864760/1
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Project information

  • The customer is a major organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation within its Information Systems & Digital (TDSI) division. The environment is structured, international, and strongly process-driven, with a focus on improving operational performance through modernisation of applications and business workflows. Teams work in Agile mode and collaborate closely across development, business analysis, UX, testing, and operations
  • The local work environment in Lausanne offers an excellent balance of innovation and stability. The region hosts many large institutions across finance, insurance, technology, and public services, providing a rich ecosystem for IT roles. The customer values quality, transparency, and collaboration, and supports consultants with well-defined processes, clear governance, and a supportive delivery team — including the successful consultant you already have in place

Responsibilities

  • The candidate will support the customer’s digital transformation by ensuring that all business processes function reliably across multiple interconnected systems
  • Their mission is to design, plan, and execute integration and cross-functional tests within an Agile team
  • This includes analysing requirements, validating end-to-end flows, identifying defects, collaborating closely with developers and business stakeholders, and ensuring that each release meets the expected quality standards
  • The candidate will also contribute to continuous improvement of testing methods and deliver clear reporting to project leaders

Profile

  • Proven experience in system integration testing, functional testing, API testing, and UI/non-regression testing / Strong ability to design BPT/UAT scenarios based on business processes
  • Familiarity with frontend and backend testing principles
  • Solid understanding of structured QA methodologies (ISTQB is an asset)
  • Hands-on experience with Jira, Xray, Confluence, and Postman or similar API testing tools
  • Comfortable working in Agile Scrum teams
  • Experience in a regulated environment (ideally finance, insurance, or healthcare)
  • Ability to navigate large organisations with structured release cycles and strict documentation requirements
  • Very strong French (C1+) for daily stakeholder interaction / Professional English (B2+)
  • Proactive mindset, autonomy, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills
  • Capacity to challenge existing practices and propose improvements

Benefits

  • An open-ended assignment within a major digital transformation program
  • The opportunity to work within a modern Agile environment on impactful cross-functional products
  • Collaboration with senior experts, architects, business analysts, and another high-performing Test Analyst already on site
  • Exposure to complex, multi-system integration work — ideal for developing advanced QA skills
  • A stable and long-term mission with the possibility to grow responsibilities over time
  • A professional environment that values initiative, quality, and innovation in testing

About Hays

IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.

Staffing process for freelance specialists

  1. Analysis of qualifications
  2. Telephone or personal interview
  3. Contact with customers
  4. Contract with Hays
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  2. 1. Analysis of qualifications

    We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.

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Contact at Hays

+41 44 225 50 00
Reference number : 864760/1
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