An investment firm that believes it’s more important to make a difference than it is to make money. Sounds crazy right? It’s true though. And they’re looking for someone who shares this belief. Do you?
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Several decades ago a group of wealthy investors came together in search of a more socially responsible way of investing their money. What came out of that meeting was a completely new, international organization with a clear mandate to make a difference. By providing financial services to businesses in developing countries, fair trade organizations, and initiatives in renewable energy, they look to make a positive social change.
Last year, the company was restructured to centralize all activities related to the attraction of new investors on one side and the distribution of funds on the other. Now that all operations of the company are aligned, it’s time for someone to take ownership of testing. And that someone, could be you.
What do they need?
Structure, that’s what it’s all about. Making sure internal stakeholders present a clear vision of how testing can support their IT applications, and making sure that the Scrum team can deliver on that vision. This means speaking with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to identify priorities and challenging software developers to deliver the best solution possible. Of course, it takes a special someone to keep the business and IT aligned.
That sounds like me!
If you have a few solid years of experience as a Functional Tester and a relevant degree to back it up, that person might just be you. What’s going to be most important though, is the ability to effectively communicate with both developers and business stakeholders. Properly managing expectations and making sure changes are delivered on time is essential. It’s what enables this company to make the positive change it seeks.
Social impact is good and all, but what do I make out of this?
Don’t worry, you won’t be left behind. They’ll start you off with a base salary between €50.000 and €65.000 gross a year. On top of that you’ll receive excellent secondary benefits, befitting a truly global organization. Of course, the best part is still the fact you’ll be able to make a meaningful impact on a company that seeks to better the world. Click apply and start making a difference!