Test Manager

Senior Information Technology Recruiter | Hiring for UK/Europe

Job Description:

• Shape and lead quality assurance plans for key products
• Join test/specification and feature modelling workshops
• Steer workshops to align with Quality Governance guidelines

• Draft test plans for releases, projects, and products throughout the year
• Carry out test plans, including setup, oversight, and reporting
• Actively back test campaigns and help testers as needed
• Pre-check bugs to give first-level assessments and send them to the right team
• Track bug backlogs and drive timely fixes
• Push for and apply test automation where it adds value
• Ensure readiness of test settings and upkeep the test ecosystem
• Oversee security audits & penetration testing campaigns

• Review and streamline the test process for greater efficiency
• Challenge traditional Quality Control practices and shift towards Quality Assurance approaches
• Assess Front Tech's quality maturity using an in-house framework
• Contribute to the continuous quality improvement plan
• Lead the rollout of quality practices and tools within the group
• Advocate for a culture of quality among all stakeholders

• Proven experience in testing, test automation, test analysis & test management
• Familiarity with Agile setups (Scrum) and BDD methodology
• Background in software development or software automation
• Ability to develop tools through scripting or small development projects
• Able to critically leverage LLM capabilities in daily work
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Jira X-Ray know-how is a plus
• Basic experience with Bamboo, Sonar Qube, Git, and/or Kibana is beneficial
• Knowledge in financial and/or banking fields is helpful
• Highly well-organized and structured; strong critical thinking skills
• Skilled in running and leading effective meetings and workshops
• Able to handle multiple projects and priorities at the same time
• Calm under pressure, with proven time and priority management skills
• Team player; strong communication skills, both with IT and non-IT colleagues, clients, and management

• Associate

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Banking and Financial Services

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