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Title: Test Manager
Location: Reading, UK
Mode of work: Hybrid (2 or 3 days from office)
Duration: 6 to 12months (extendable)
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
* Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years as a Test Manager role within the banking or financial services domain.
* Certifications: ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
* Test management for Banking domain projects include projects for Financial Crime, Credit Risk, Experian and Mortgages
* Test Strategy Development: Define and implement testing strategies, methodologies, and best practices tailored to banking applications.
* Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of QA analysts and testers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Test Planning and Execution: Develop detailed test plans, including scope, resources, and schedules; oversee the execution of functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
* Risk Management: Identify, track, and mitigate testing risks throughout the project lifecycle.
* Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure alignment and address testing requirements.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that testing processes comply with banking regulations and industry standards.
* Reporting: Provide regular status updates and test progress reports to stakeholders; analyze and communicate test results effectively.
* Tools and Automation: Evaluate and implement testing tools and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage, including automation strategies.
Skills:
* Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.
* Experience in Banking domain projects which include Financial Crime, Experian Checks, Credit Risk, IRB (Internal Review based ratings), Mortgages
* Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium ), API Testing tool (Postman/Rest Assured).
* Understanding of banking applications and financial regulations.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.