Senior Test Manager

Aviva; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London seeks a Quality Assurance professional to shape transformational programmes and implement testing strategies within the GCS Business area. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience with London Market testing and a strong understanding of various SDLC models. The role offers flexibility in working patterns and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of QE Best Practices, Guardrails, and Processes.
• Excellent experience with various SDLC models, including Agile, Scrum & Waterfall.
• Familiarity with EDI message processing and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implement Test Strategy, Planning, and Execution within QE Framework.
• Support enterprise testing strategy and implementation.
• Work closely within GCS Business area.

Skills

Hands-on testing experience with London Market systems

Good understanding of London Market and Lloyd’s Syndicate processes

Experience implementing test automation tools

Proven ability to lead testing teams

ISTQB certification

Job description

This is a great job for someone, who has in-depth understanding of QE Best Practices, Guardrails and Processes. is adept with Testing techniques and principles both Functional and Non-Functional.

The ideal candidate will have thorough experience of London Markets testing and should be able to demonstrate the same clearly.

This role is going to play a pivotal role in helping shape large transformational programmes and support our enterprise testing strategy and implementation while supporting our complex application landscape’s testing efforts, and as such the ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the skills and experience required.

A bit about the job:

• The ideal candidate is expected to work closely with-in our GCS Business area and should possess thorough knowledge of London Markets Testing.
• Someone who can implement Test Strategy, Planning and Execution while operating within the remit of our QE Framework, policies and guardrails.
• The ideal candidate should be well-versed and should be able to demonstrate excellent experience with various SDLC models, including Agile, Scrum & Waterfall.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Hands-on testing experience with London Market systems, including EDI message processing and data platforms.
• Good understanding of London Market and Lloyd’s Syndicate business processes, including Bureau applications and Blueprint 2.
• Experience of implementing industry standard test automation tools and frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead testing teams across in-house and offshore setups.
• ISTQB certification is essential; LM1/LM2 are highly desirable but not mandatory.

Whilst we expect the offered salary to fall within the applicable pay range, any specific offer will be reflective of experience and the market rate for the role.

Due to this being a role in scope for Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) it is a prerequisite that you are not currently bankrupt and do not have an unspent conviction for a serious criminal offence, in applying for this role you are certifying that you satisfy both of these requirements.

Please ensure that the job history information on your Career Profile is up to date before submitting your application, or attach an up-to-date CV.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please email [e-mail]