System Tester II

About Us
We're
NN Romania
, a trusted leader in
life insurance and private pensions
, committed to helping people protect what matters most and build a confident financial future. But
NN
is more than a financial services company -
people come first
. We've built a workplace where you can be yourself, grow at your own pace, and make a real impact. We're proud to be recognized as a
Top Employer
, thanks to our colleagues who live by our core behaviors:

We collaborate (Team Up). We speak openly (Speak Up). We take initiative with responsibility (Step Up).
Your mission
Join us as a System Tester and help shape the future of NN.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications by executing manual testing activities, identifying issues, and collaborating closely with project teams.

What will you do?

• Analyze functional specifications and business requirements to define testing actions and create comprehensive test plans
• Develop and document test plans for applications, following internal standards and procedures
• Identify, document, and prioritize defects, clearly describing test cases, steps taken, and expected outcomes in the defect management system
• Execute manual functional and non-functional tests in specific test environments, ensuring alignment with test plans and specifications
• Run non-functional tests
• Conduct integration and end-to-end tests to validate system interactions and complete application flows, ensuring compliance with functional and user experience requirements
• Perform ad-hoc and exploratory testing to uncover issues not covered by standard scenarios
• Re-test applications after defect corrections to confirm resolution
• Assess risks associated with application changes and test the implementation of risk mitigation measures
• Prepare detailed test result documentation and update relevant materials as needed
• Communicate testing status and progress to the project team
• Actively participate in team meetings (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, planning, retrospectives)
• Propose and implement best practices to optimize testing workflows
• Apply critical thinking to identify potential weaknesses in applications or systems

Estimation & Support Activities

• Contribute to effort estimation for testing activities, ensuring efficient and realistic planning of resources and deadlines
• Provide support to colleagues during acceptance testing
• Investigate reported defects during acceptance testing and assign them to responsible parties, offering additional details as needed
• Assist application users when support is requested

Coordination & Training

• Coordinate and monitor testing activities within the team when required
• Report testing progress to the project team and management
• Participate in preparing training materials for new team members and colleagues from other departments
• Deliver training to new employees within the team

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other tasks related to the natural workflow and mission of the position, as required for all specialization levels

What will you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Previous experience in manual software/system testing, preferably in insurance, banking, or enterprise environments
• Experience with backend testing, including API validation and database (SQL) queries, is highly valued
• Proficiency in designing, documenting, and executing test cases and test plans
• Ability to perform functional, regression, integration, exploratory testing
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle
• Strong analytical skills for requirement analysis, test design, and root cause analysis
• Ability to document test results, defects, and test progress clearly and concisely
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to identifying and reporting issues
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project needs
• Communicates with clarity, empathy, and impact
• Thrives in collaborative environments and lifts others up
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes action

What We Offer
At NN we believe a diverse workforce allows us as a company to better serve our customers. NN Romania employs a variety of nationalities, languages and cultures, and we aim to create an environment where diversity can flourish. We foster a culture that welcomes and respects everyone. NN wants to ensure equal opportunities and rewards for all employees and extends employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves:

• Extra security: Life and health insurance, plus a group surgical insurance plan.
• Health & wellbeing: A customizable benefits package that includes private health insurance, dental and surgery coverage, life insurance, and voluntary pension.
• Flexibility that fits your lifestyle: Hybrid work model, flexible hours.
• Work from where you feel inspired: Up to 60 days of remote work from abroad.
• Time to recharge: Up to 27 vacation days based on tenure, plus extra days off for unexpected personal events.
• Office perks: On-site massage, fresh fruit.
• A modern office: In a quiet, central Bucharest location near the subway.
• Smart extras: Bookster and HILIO (ex-ATLAS) memberships.
• We stand by you: Access to tailored development programs; just bring your curiosity and drive to learn.
• To apply for this position, you must meet the legal requirements for working in Romania