IGS Informatikgesellschaft für Sozialversicherungen GmbH
St. Gallen
You ensure that requirements become functional solutions
- 23 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- St. Gallen
Job summary
Join us as a Feature Tester! Ensure quality in tech solutions.
Tasks
- Verify that features meet specifications and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct functional testing within defined test cycles.
- Collaborate with teams to manage defects and risks effectively.
Skills
- 3-5 years in functional testing, ISTQB certification preferred.
- Proficient in Jira, X-Ray, and Confluence.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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About the job
As a Feature Tester (m/f/d), you ensure that new functions and requirements are implemented correctly from a professional perspective and meet the defined acceptance criteria. You are responsible for the functional quality assurance of the implemented features within defined test cycles and accompany these throughout the entire testing process. In doing so, you work closely with specialist departments, development teams, and product owners, creating transparency about test progress, quality status, and identified risks. With your structured way of working and attention to detail, you make a decisive contribution to stable, high-quality solutions and successful end-to-end processes.
What you achieve
Professional testing & quality assurance
Ensuring that implemented requirements have been realised according to specification and meet the defined acceptance criteria
Taking responsibility for professional feature testing within defined test cycles
Assuming the professional end-to-end view of assigned interfaces between specialist applications
Identifying, analysing, and documenting deviations, errors, and quality risks
Ensuring high test coverage and traceability of test results
Test design & test execution
Creating, maintaining, and executing professional test cases in Jira/X-Ray
Preparing and creating suitable test data for test execution
Conducting functional tests based on defined standards and test specifications
Documenting test results and linking tests, features, and defects
Performing retests and professionally verifying implemented bug fixes
Analysis & collaboration
Coordinating requirements and acceptance criteria with specialist departments and development teams
Analysing error patterns and creating high-quality defect descriptions
Proactively tracking defects and timely escalating if progress is lacking
Reporting test status, quality trends, and test results to relevant stakeholders
Supporting customers and specialist departments in creating process-oriented end-to-end test cases
Close collaboration with professional testers, test managers, product owners, and product managers
Why you succeed
ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent certification
At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a functional tester in IT integration or platform renewal projects
Solid experience in functional testing and professional quality assurance
Confident use of Jira, X-Ray, Confluence, and Microsoft 365
Experience in creating, executing, and documenting test cases and test results
Knowledge of defect management and retesting of bug fixes
Experience in designing and supporting customer tests
Ideally, knowledge of social insurance or the public sector environment
High self-organisation as well as a structured and independent way of working
Very good German language skills, both written and spoken
French and/or Italian language skills are an advantage
We offer
A responsible role with direct influence on the quality and stability of new solutions
Exciting tasks in complex IT and transformation projects
Close collaboration with specialist departments, development teams, and test experts
High level of personal responsibility and the opportunity to actively contribute to quality assurance
Modern working methods with flexible working hours and home office options
Diverse training and development opportunities
A appreciative, collegial environment with motivated specialists and long-term prospects
The opportunity to actively participate in the successful implementation of customer-relevant solutions
Application process
01Send us your documentsYour skills meet our requirements? Then send us your complete dossier via the application form or by email.
02We contact youWe review your documents and either we or our external personnel service provider will contact you for an initial exchange.
03We deepen our acquaintanceAt two meetings at IGS, we see if we are a good fit. And if you like, you can also complete a trial day with us.
04The decision is madeAfterwards, you and our respective recruitment team decide individually whether we want to go a common way and conclude a contract. This is the actual starting signal!
Questions & answers
Optimal for us are your complete CV, all work references and certificates for education and further training, as well as diplomas. Please write two to three sentences explaining why you are interested in this job.
We look forward to receiving an email with your documents as a PDF. Or even better: use the application form on our website, where you can upload your documents directly as a PDF.
Within three working days, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt from us. Depending on the status of the recruitment process and any (holiday) absences, it may take up to two weeks before you receive a response regarding the next steps.
Spontaneous applications are welcome. We are happy to check whether you fit our profiles and whether we have a corresponding vacancy in the near future.
However, depending on the profile, it may take some time before we can provide a conclusive answer. We therefore ask for your patience.
Yes, gladly. We also welcome (speculative) applications from career starters or students who are, for example, looking for holiday jobs or employment as working students.
We currently work with selected recruitment agencies under corresponding contractual agreements. We therefore ask you not to submit dossiers without prior consultation. Thank you for your understanding.
Flexible working hours
Modern working environment, standing desk
Home office possible
Central workplace near main station
Generous opportunities for further training
40-hour week, 5–6 weeks holiday
Business iPhone with CH flat rate
Private accident insurance
Contribution to childcare costs