Senior Test Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Manager to join their Quality Engineering Centre of Excellence. This role involves overseeing transformation projects, mentoring team members, and advocating for quality engineering practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, quality metrics, and technical proficiency in SQL and Python. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, promoting a flexible and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SDLC methodologies and implementing QE metrics.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects and driving transformation in Quality Engineering.
• Mentoring team members and fostering a culture of innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Quality Engineering Metrics

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Test Manager to join the Quality Engineering Centre of Excellence. We have a multi-site team working in a range of roles/assignments, across projects and platforms.

The role requires candidates with a broad insight across products and systems used in our Aviva business whilst having previous experience and possessing deep knowledge in Customer Data and Analytics change. This role requires an individual who will work with stakeholders to influence and change the current way of working.

A bit about the job:

• This role is working as a Senior Test Manager within the Quality Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering specific projects and working across the platform on transformation & innovation activities in collaboration with other teams.
• The quality engineering team is embarking on a period of transformation and requires a personality at the forefront of this process to advocate for quality engineering.
• The role involves representing QE into senior business stakeholders, working collaboratively with all disciplines within IT, and understanding the impact of change on users & our customers.
• Mentoring other members of the team, leading through coaching, and developing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the estate.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven expertise in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies with a strong track record of implementing Quality Engineering (QE) metrics that drive efficiency, automation, and measurable quality improvements.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and governance, with a focus on establishing QE standards, patterns, best practices, reusable asset libraries, test data frameworks, and tooling strategies.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL, with working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, and hands-on experience in data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) systems, data warehousing solutions, and cloud-based environments. Skilled in both functional and non-functional testing, including performance, security, and accessibility.
• Deep understanding of risk, issue, and interdependency management within the context of QE frameworks and delivery patterns.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. We invest in you and offer many benefits.

• Starting salary circa £60,000 for National based or circa £70,000 for London based (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Paid volunteering days to help others.
• Support for wellbeing through various tools and programs.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares.

We adapt 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 offices, combining flexibility with collaboration.