Analyst, Quality Engineer - Digital Resilience

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneering international financial institution established in 199

• The EBRD's mission is to foster the transition to open market-oriented economies and promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. The organization operates in over 30 countries, employing a diverse workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The EBRD is committed to sustainability, equality, and digital transformation, ensuring that its operations contribute positively to the regions it serves.

Job Overview:
The position of Analyst, Quality Engineer - Digital Resilience is designed for individuals who are passionate about quality engineering and digital resilience. The role focuses on ensuring that critical digital services remain operational during outages and unexpected disruptions. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced engineers and resilience specialists, contributing to various activities such as failover testing, continuity exercises, and resilience validation across enterprise platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and is eager to develop skills that integrate software testing with operational resilience and modern engineering practices. The position offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology, with a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Analyst, Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting the testing of failover, recovery, and degraded-mode scenarios to validate application resilience. Key duties include executing and documenting IT service continuity and disaster recovery exercises, recording and analyzing test outcomes from resilience and incident simulation activities, and preparing and maintaining test data and evidence for resilience testing initiatives. The role requires collaboration with developers, engineers, and product teams to enhance service resilience and recovery capabilities. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to risk and resilience discussions, support continuous improvement of resilience testing processes, and build knowledge of industry regulations and frameworks related to operational resilience. Flexibility is required to support testing activities during planned change windows, which may include occasional work outside normal business hours.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in Quality Engineering, Digital Resilience, Business Continuity, or Disaster Recovery. Essential qualifications include experience in executing structured test cases and documenting results with meticulous attention to detail. Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and experience working within sprint teams are also required. Proficiency in using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, or similar QA platforms is essential. A solid understanding of testing principles for IT system migrations and quality assurance best practices is necessary, along with awareness of non-functional testing considerations such as security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, accessibility, and data privacy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and collaboration abilities, are critical for success in this role. An eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and resilience engineering practices is also expected.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is essential for this position. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in Quality Assurance, Digital Resilience, or related disciplines may be advantageous and are encouraged.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a foundational level of experience in quality engineering or related fields. While specific years of experience may not be mandated, familiarity with the principles and practices of quality assurance, digital resilience, and disaster recovery is highly desirable. Candidates with prior experience in similar roles or internships will be viewed favorably, as will those who have participated in relevant projects or initiatives.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the EBRD's member countries, is considered a valuable asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
This position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis for a duration of three years. The role is full-time, and the EBRD promotes a hybrid working model, encouraging collaboration in person at least three days a week. The organization values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background. The EBRD also prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits to its staff.