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.
Core Responsibilities
The SME will own the end-to-end functional testing strategy and execution for ground operations migration programs. They will lead testing activities, manage defect triage, and ensure operational correctness across all ground handling departments.
Requirements
Candidates must have 8-10 years of experience in functional testing and deep hands-on expertise with Inform GroundStar. Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead testing activities in complex, multi-stakeholder environments are essential.
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Exposure to mission-critical operational systems
- Collaborative work environment
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.