Job Summary
To perform manual functional and regression testing on core insurance administration systems, primarily Life400 or similar COBOL-based platforms.
This role ensures quality and compliance for business-critical processes without reliance on automation tools.
Your Role
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Test Planning & Execution
Develop and execute manual test cases for new features, enhancements, and fixes.
Validate batch jobs, policy administration flows, and integration points.
Perform system, integration, and UAT support for Life400 environments.
Defect Management
Log, track, and retest defects in Jira.
Collaborate with developers and business analysts to resolve issues.
Environment & Data Setup
Prepare test environments (e.g., SIT/UAT) and manage test data for complex life insurance scenarios.
Documentation
Maintain clear test evidence, results, and compliance reports.
Stakeholder Communication
Liaise with business teams, developers, and project managers to ensure timely delivery.
Your Skills And Experience
Essential Skills
Life400 Expertise
Hands-on experience with Life400 system or similar COBOL-based insurance platforms.
Understanding of policy lifecycle, billing, and benefit statement processes.
Manual Testing
Strong background in functional and regression testing.
Ability to design test cases without automation frameworks.
Batch Processing
Familiarity with iSeries/AS400 environments, batch job scheduling, and monitoring.
Defect Tracking
Proficiency with Jira and XRAY for JIRA.
Insurance Domain Knowledge
Knowledge of life and pensions products, compliance (e.g., CPC), and financial flows.
Desirable Skills
Experience with SQL for data validation.
Exposure to integration testing with web front-ends and Life400 back-end.
Understanding of COBOL code structure for troubleshooting (read-only).
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
ISTQB Foundation certification preferred.
Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.
Dublin.
This role may be available part-time or full-time.
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, we look forward to receiving your application by clicking the button "Apply online".
Who We Are
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services.
The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich is a strong brand; Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.
Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk.
In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development.
As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer.
We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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