GroundStar Functional Testing SME
Key Skills
Job Description
- Own the end-to-end functional testing strategy and execution for ground operations migration programs.
- Lead functional testing activities across ground handling departments, including task generation, scheduling rules, optimizer behavior, shift assignments, and operational workflows.
- Validate migrated system functionality to ensure operational correctness and business process continuity.
- Define, maintain, and execute comprehensive functional test suites, ensuring complete traceability and test coverage.
- Lead defect triage, impact assessments, and root cause analysis activities.
- Evaluate defect severity, assess regression risks, and drive resolution with vendors and project stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain test evidence, documentation, and go-live readiness packages.
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the testing lifecycle from planning through production deployment.
- Collaborate with business users, operational teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to support successful migration outcomes.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance oversight to junior testing resources.
- Support go-live activities and ensure testing deliverables align with business and operational requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within testing processes and operational readiness programs.
- 8–10 years of experience in functional testing, quality assurance, and enterprise application validation.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Inform GroundStar (IGS), including rules engine configuration, task logic, and optimizer functionality.
- Proven experience leading functional testing activities for GroundStar implementations, upgrades, or migration programs.
- Strong understanding of ground handling operations and airline operational processes.
- Extensive knowledge of task generation, workforce scheduling, shift management, and operational workflow validation.
- Experience managing defect triage, root cause analysis, and regression risk assessments.
- Strong understanding of test strategy development, test planning, execution, and go-live readiness processes.
- Ability to assess system behavior from both operational and business perspectives.
- Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Dutch language proficiency is considered an advantage.
- Lead functional testing activities independently with full ownership and accountability.
- Determine operational correctness beyond technical system validation.
- Evaluate business impact, defect severity, and production readiness with confidence.
- Drive testing quality standards across large-scale migration and transformation programs.
- Collaborate effectively with business teams, vendors, operational stakeholders, and project leadership.
- Manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality and delivery timelines.
- Mentor and support testing teams to improve overall testing maturity and effectiveness.
- Deliver high-quality testing outcomes in fast-paced and complex environments.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale aviation and ground operations transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to mission-critical operational systems and enterprise migration programs.
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional business and technology teams.
- Opportunities to influence testing strategy, quality standards, and operational excellence.
- Challenging projects involving airline operations, workforce management, and system modernization.
- Professional growth through complex transformation programs and industry-leading technologies.
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.
Recruiter: Asha Krishnan
Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :146
E-mail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-krishnan
Core Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end functional testing strategy and execution for ground operations migration programs. Lead testing activities across ground handling departments to ensure operational correctness and business process continuity.
Requirements
Requires 8-10 years of experience in functional testing and QA with deep hands-on expertise in Inform GroundStar (IGS). Must have a strong understanding of airline ground handling operations and the ability to lead complex migration testing independently.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on large-scale aviation transformation initiatives
- Exposure to mission-critical operational systems
- Collaborative cross-functional environment
- Professional growth through complex transformation programs
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.