Who we are
Forty2 is a seasoned consulting company with over a decade of professional experience in Financial Services.
Operating globally with a presence in Europe and Asia, we are dedicated to business transformation by enhancing business processes. From Project Management, Business Analysis and Consulting to Hands-On Development, Forty2's diverse technology skill sets empower our team to assist clients in overcoming challenging situations.
About the job
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive IT Consultant – Software Tester to join Forty2 and play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions within complex, fast-paced client environments across Swiss Romandie.
In this role, you will be responsible for validating system functionality, ensuring reliability, and collaborating closely with business and development teams in fast-paced project settings.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute manual and/or automated test cases based on business and functional requirements
Analyze requirements and specifications to ensure completeness and testability
Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools
Perform functional, integration, regression, and system testing
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and collaborate with business stakeholders
Contribute to test strategy, test planning, and quality documentation
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and best practices
Work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers to ensure timely resolution of issues
Required Qualifications
University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience as a Software Tester
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience is required
Experience within the financial services industry (Banking or Insurance) is considered a strong advantage
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies
Experience writing and executing structured test cases and test scenarios
Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, Xray, TestRail)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills
Fluency in French and English (mandatory), German and Italian are a plus
Swiss residency or valid Swiss work permit required
Availability to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
Comfortable working in a consulting setting and adaptable to dynamic client environments
Required Skills
Experience with automated testing tools (Tosca, Katalon, Selenium, Cypress)
Knowledge of API testing (Postman, Bruno, Swagger)
Capacity to analyze Java/.Net application logs
Ability to work with databases (PL/SQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
Capacity to analyze Java/.Net application logs
Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology
AI Prompting experience
ISTQB certification is a plus
What We Value at Forty2
At Forty2, we look for professionals who:
Thrive in fast-paced, project-driven environments
Enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and supporting team success
Take initiative and demonstrate autonomy
Want to contribute to the company beyond their individual assignments
Act as trusted ambassadors of Forty2 when working with clients