Test Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Manager to lead the testing process for a new client engagement platform. This role involves developing a comprehensive test strategy, overseeing quality assurance, and ensuring that software meets user expectations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software testing, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of both manual and automated testing methodologies. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the success of global clients and help shape the future of HR and Payroll services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or similar role in software testing.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the testing process across the Cobalt programme.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy.

Skills

Test Management

Automation Testing

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

Automated Testing Tools

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial, and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 120 offices.

Our 9,100 experts and 120 offices in 85 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success.

We help businesses achieve global compliance, transparency and consistency.

Role Context

Amongst other services, TMF Group delivers HR and Payroll services to clients around the world. Central to the provisioning of this services is a market-leading technology landscape and proposition. As part of this proposition we are building and deploying a new, custom-developed Client system-of-engagement (Optix) which will act as the key interface to all client globally as part of Project Cobalt

With the development of this platform well underway we are now looking at testing to build our testing team to ensure we have a functioning product that is successfully deployed to clients.

Role Overview

The Test Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the testing process across The Cobalt programme This includes developing and delivering the test strategy, leading the testing team, ensuring quality assurance best practices are followed, and ensuring the software meets required specifications and user expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy across all phases of programme testing inc. unit, product, business acceptance, client acceptance, performance, penetration and regression.
• Define a comprehensive test plan in collaboration with development teams and user groups
• Define testing methods, tools and metrics
• Define and delivery automated testing where possible.
• Ensure the production of test scripts, preparation of test data and collation of test evidences
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to understand project scope, goals, and deliverables

Quality Assurance:

• Define and enforce quality standards and best practices for software testing
• Ensure test coverage and accuracy in functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
• Identify risks and work to mitigate them in the testing process

Test Execution and Reporting:

• Oversee the execution of test cases and resolution of test defects, driving both to timely and quality expectations
• Generate and present test reports, including test execution status, defect reports, and other metrics to senior management
• Analyze and interpret testing results and make recommendations for improvements
• Guided defect prioritization based on an understanding of the programme objectives and solutions

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes and methodologies
• Ensure timely completion of testing within project deadlines
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and new testing tools and techniques

Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as a liaison between the testing team and other departments (development, product management, etc.)
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and to program governance on the status of testing activities
• Communicate testing challenges and suggest solutions to ensure the quality of the product

Required Qualifications:

• Experience across multiple types of testing
• Proven experience as a Test Manager or similar role in software testing, working across multiple and globally disperse teams
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices (manual and automation testing)
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously