Main Purpose of Job
The role of the Test Manager is to define, manage and report upon the test strategy and test plan for the Societies software projects.
The role will take ownership of testing delivery and lead its implementation.
This includes resourcing and task planning for all colleagues involved in the software testing lifecycle.
In addition this role is responsible for the production of all test artefacts including Test Plans, Status Reports and Test Exit Reports.
Key metrics should be shared with all key stakeholders to facilitate decisions around the quality of code, ensuring high quality outcomes for our customers.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
The role involves testing a variety of diverse applications at a technical level over a range of different platforms.
These could be web based or client/server.
The role holder would be expected to have proven experience across the full testing life cycle including Unit, System Integration and User Acceptance Testing.
Experience of Non Functional Testing.
Experienced in Agile and Waterfall Ways of Working.
Experienced in BDD (Behaviour Driven Development).
Experienced in Azure DevOps desirable.
Experience of working with Artificial Intelligence (Rovo, Claude etc) desirable.
Ability to organise, manage and prioritise team workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
Good team player, self-motivated, proactive and customer orientated.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Familiarity with test automation practices and test tool usage.
Motivational and Leadership skills.
Experienced in industry-standard testing procedures and principles, ideally possessing ISEB/ISTQB advanced level or equivalent qualifications.