Technical Test Manager

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Specification - Technical Test Manager (London-Hybrid)

Role Summary

We are seeking a strong Technical Test Manager to lead and evolve test engineering capability across a complex digital transformation programme (Digital (web & mobile) and Guidewire ecosystem).

This role will work closely with agile delivery teams, Dev Ops etc. acting as the onshore technical authority for testing strategy, tooling, automation, and quality governance.

The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can drive automation-first, AI driven testing strategy, resolve systemic pipeline and tooling challenges, and improve speed, stability, and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Leadership

- Define and drive modern QA strategy across web, mobile and Back End systems

- Lead adoption of automation-first and AI-enabled testing approaches

- Act as technical authority on testing practices

Automation & Framework Ownership

- Own and evolve BDD-based automation frameworks (Java/Selenium)

- Ensure test case quality, reuse and maintainability

- Address fragmented ownership of automation assets

Mobile & Cross-Platform Testing

- Lead mobile testing strategy (iOS/Android using Appium)

- Oversee device platform strategy and tooling modernisation

CI/CD & Pipeline Engineering

- Improve stability of test pipelines (Azure DevOps or equivalent)

- Resolve pipeline vs local inconsistencies, parallel execution issues and environment mismatches

Release Assurance

- Govern test life cycle from team pipelines to release regression

- Ensure robust risk-based regression strategy

Quality Governance

- Drive test ownership at track level (each POD)

- Manage backlog of Legacy test assets

- Introduce structured tracking and accountability

Stakeholder Management

- Work with engineering, DevOps and product teams

- Drive escalation and resolution of systemic issues

Capability Development

- Mentor test engineers and uplift technical capability

- Strengthen accountability at test lead level

AI & Innovation

- Drive adoption of AI-driven testing (test generation, failure analysis, optimisation)

- Lead pilot and rollout of AI accelerators

Key Technical Skills

Core Skills

- Java, Selenium (BDD frameworks)

- Appium for mobile automation

- Strong test framework design skills

CI/CD & DevOps

- With Azure DevOps or similar

- Understanding of parallel execution, pipelines and environment setup

Mobile Testing

- With device farms and cross-platform testing

Test Architecture

- Strong understanding of test design patterns and automation strategy

AI/Emerging Tech (Desirable)

- exposure with AI/Copilot tools in testing

- Ability to implement AI-driven QA solutions

Behavioural Traits

- Strong technical problem solver

- Proactive, forward-thinking mindset

- Strong stakeholder management

- Hands-on leadership approach

- Ability to work in complex environments

Key Challenges

- Unstable test pipelines

- Fragmented ownership of test assets

- Legacy and unmaintained automation

- Mobile testing limitations

- Need for QA modernisation with AI and automation

Ideal Candidate

- Extensive skills in QA/Test Engineering

- Test Lead/QA Manager in large programmes

- Strong automation and DevOps skills

- Exposure in distributed teams (onshore/offshore)

- Insurance/Guidewire (nice to have)

Job Title: Technical Test Manager

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract

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