Senior Test Manager

Demo Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Demo Co is seeking a seasoned QA leader to headline our testing function in London. You will shape quality assurance strategy, mentor a team of testers, and partner with development to drive excellence across SDLC.

Responsibilities include designing robust test plans, implementing automation, reporting metrics to stakeholders, and continuously improving testing processes to deliver high-quality software on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior testing or quality assurance role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the testing process and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement testing strategies and plans.
• Manage a team of testers, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Coordinate with development teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Prepare and present test reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and outcomes.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

SDLC understanding

Automation testing

Test planning

Problem-solving

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead and manage our testing team. This position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the testing process and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement testing strategies and plans.
• Manage a team of testers, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Coordinate with development teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Prepare and present test reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and outcomes.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior testing or quality assurance role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent.
• Familiarity with performance testing and security testing.