GroundStar Functional Testing SME

As a GroundStar Functional Testing SME, You Will: 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. What You Bring to the Table: 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. You Should Possess the Ability To: 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. What We Bring to the Table: 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. Let’s Connect 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: asha.k@stafide.nl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-krishnan