Senior QA Manager

London Stock Exchange Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior QA Manager to enhance their Customer Lifecycle Engineering team. This pivotal role involves applying extensive knowledge of testing and software development lifecycles to design and guide the testing of complex software products. You will be instrumental in leading testing projects, collaborating with various teams to ensure that products align with customer needs and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, particularly in C#, .NET, and Python, and have a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in the financial markets sector.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in software testing and development lifecycles.
• Strong programming skills in C#, .NET, Selenium, and Python.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide testing of complex software products.
• Lead testing projects, ensuring high-quality software testing design.
• Collaborate with teams to meet customer needs and business goals.

Skills

C#

.NET

Selenium

Python

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Git

AWS

CI/CD

JIRA

Education

BE/MS degree in Computer Science

STEM degree

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Job description

Senior QA Manager - Customer Lifecycle Engineering, CMR

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs.

ROLE PROFILE

As a Senior QA Manager – You Apply business requirements and knowledge of testing and software development lifecycles to design, produce and guide the testing of complex software products or customer solutions.

TECH PROFILE/ESSENTIAL SKILLS

1. 6 to 10 years of relevant experience
2. Experienced Programmer and/or Automation Tester, with good technical skills
3. C#, .NET, Selenium and Python skills
4. Experience of using Selenium or other functional test automation tools
5. Self-starter - does what it takes to get the job done
6. Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
7. Experienced, able and keen to work using Agile development methodologies
8. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
9. Experience of test tracking tools
10. Proficient using source code management tools such as Git or SVN
11. Familiarity with and/or accreditation in AWS or similar Cloud technology

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Strong CI/CD build and automation pipeline knowledge.
2. Experience with containerization and related technologies.
3. SEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing/ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation, Advanced or Practitioner Level is desirable
4. Understanding of the SDLC and agile delivery methodology.
5. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in English with all levels of staff, both orally and written.
7. Ability to handle own work and multitask to meet tight deadlines without losing sight of priorities under minimum supervision.
8. Highly motivated, self-directed individual with a positive & pro-active demeanor to work.
9. Be driven and committed to the goals and objectives of the team and organization.
10. Experience with JIRA and Confluence

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

1. BE/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or STEM degree (Desirable).
2. Solid English reading/writing capability required.
3. Good communication & articulation skills.
4. Curious about new technologies and tools, creative thinking and initiative taking.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contributes to and develops high-quality software testing design principles and architecture
2. Provides the technical leadership as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the domain by showing a significant depth of knowledge and expertise in software testing
3. Identifies, prioritises and executes tasks in the software testing and development life cycle
4. Designs, develops and delivers software testing solutions that align with architecture, operational and risk processes
5. Works closely with the Research, Product, Delivery and Sales teams to deliver testing for the products, services, enhancements and solutions to meet customer needs and align with the goals of the business line
6. Develops efficient testing code and solution using advanced tools and applications
7. Leads the delivery of important testing projects, working autonomously and with little direction; may ensure the delivery of work from other team members, delegating work when required
8. Builds trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, growing own network and collaborating with other teams. Communicates complex / technical information clearly and concisely in an audience-appropriate format.