Test Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Salt Search
£380 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Contract Test Manager involves leading the enhancement of test automation and quality within a complex private health platform integrated with NHS systems. The position requires defining a modern test strategy, implementing automation tools, and fostering quality practices across teams and suppliers. The successful candidate will also mentor internal teams and act as a liaison between technical and senior stakeholders. Essential experience in regulated environments and strong communication skills are crucial for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and deliver a modern test strategy covering functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing.
- Select and implement test automation tools suited to healthcare integration and messaging environments.
- Build a first-of-type automated test pack for critical HL7, FHIR, API, and messaging flows.
- Work closely with internal engineering teams and third-party development partners to embed quality throughout the SDLC.
- Establish clear processes for test management, reporting, environment parity, and release confidence.
- Mentor and upskill testers, analysts, and developers to leave lasting internal capability.
- Act as a senior stakeholder interface, translating risk and quality into clear business outcomes.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Test Manager, or Senior Lead in complex or regulated environments.
- Strong background in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and tool selection (Azure DevOps preferred).
- Hands-on experience with integration testing (APIs, messaging, HL7, FHIR).
- Confident working across in-house teams and third-party vendors, driving shared ownership and standards.
- Excellent communicator who can bridge technical detail and senior stakeholders.
- NHS / healthcare / regulated domain experience.
- Familiarity with clinical safety standards and interoperability.
- Experience improving fragmented or manual testing estates.
Salary (Rate): £380 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
We're looking for an experienced Contract Test Manager to lead a step-change in test automation and quality across a complex, private health platform which is integrated -heavily with NHS platforms Recent incidents have highlighted the need for stronger test strategy, automation, and cross-team ownership. This role will define the direction, deliver tangible automation outcomes, and embed sustainable quality practices across internal teams and third-party suppliers. What needs delivering Own and deliver a modern test strategy covering functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing Select and implement test automation tools suited to healthcare integration and messaging environments Build a first-of-type automated test pack for critical HL7, FHIR, API, and messaging flows Work closely with internal engineering teams and third-party development partners to embed quality throughout the SDLC Establish clear processes for test management, reporting, environment parity, and release confidence Mentor and upskill testers, analysts, and developers to leave lasting internal capability Act as a senior stakeholder interface, translating risk and quality into clear business outcomes Essential experience required Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Test Manager, or Senior Lead in complex or regulated environments Strong background in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and tool selection (Azure DevOps preferred) Hands-on experience with integration testing (APIs, messaging, HL7, FHIR) Confident working across in-house teams and third-party vendors , driving shared ownership and standards Excellent communicator who can bridge technical detail and senior stakeholders NHS / healthcare / regulated domain experience Familiarity with clinical safety standards and interoperability Experience improving fragmented or manual testing estates *Rates depend on experience and client requirements