Quality Assurance Lead - Testing Strategy & Delivery

Sept 2017 Branding; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consultancy is seeking a Testing Lead to oversee project testing activities and ensure quality assurance across multiple projects. Candidates should possess solid experience in financial services, particularly with FX and Payment systems, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role demands a proactive individual capable of managing teams, producing quality test documentation, and driving test processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services, specifically in FX and Payments.
• Sound knowledge of XML and SQL for database interrogation.
• Familiarity with Linux and Unix systems.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements, design, and technical documentation.
• Produce and manage Project Test Plans and Test Strategies.
• Coordinate testing activities and manage team performance.

Skills

Experience interfacing closely with development teams

Software Testing in Financial Services domain

Experience in producing Test artefacts

Defect Management

Database query experience

Good communication skills

Leadership capability

Team player

Education

Graduate level education

Software Test Certification (CSTE, ISTQB)

Job description

A financial services consultancy is seeking a Testing Lead to oversee project testing activities and ensure quality assurance across multiple projects. Candidates should possess solid experience in financial services, particularly with FX and Payment systems, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role demands a proactive individual capable of managing teams, producing quality test documentation, and driving test processes in a fast-paced environment.