Test Manager

Elevate Recruitment.; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Test Manager for a major systems transformation project in the financial services sector. This role involves determining testing strategies, managing UAT and SIT phases, and leading a team of testers. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and opportunities for career development in a professional environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous pension

Free Onsite Parking

25 days holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in insurance or banking sector.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology change and plan the UAT Phase(s).
• Lead execution of SIT test cases and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with project teams and third-party vendors.

Skills

Test Analysis

System Testing

Regression Testing

Problem Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management Principles

Continuous Improvement

Education

Computer Science/I.T. related degree

Job description

Exciting Test Manager opportunity you'll be responsible for determining the testing strategy, detailed planning, scripts, and testing scenarios across SIT and UAT for a major systems transformation for our financial services client.

Test Lead role offers an excellent package including:

• Competitive Salary c£65K/£70K
• Hybrid Working - c2 days in office
• 35 Hour Week
• Private Healthcare
• Generous pension
• Free Onsite Parking
• 25 days holidays

You will also be responsible for supporting the Test Delivery Team with the management and execution of the Testing Phases of this major systems transformation project. This will include preparation for SIT and UAT, supporting key business representatives and stakeholders during UAT, liaison with the 3rd party Consultancy supplier to ensure the SIT and UAT Environments are setup,along with the management of defects identified during Testing phases,configured and operate correctly, covering daily batches and periodic processing within the environments. You will also supervise other testers' performances and guide them through the process and assisting with defect management. This role is offered as a 15 month fixed term contract.

Test Lead – Key Skills and Experience: -

• Test Analysis skills required (Test case creation, etc.)
• Proven System Testing and Regression Testing skills required
• Technical knowledge on creating and updating test artefacts for business applications
• At least 2 years’ experience within the insurance sector or Banking Sector in related software testing role and with an understanding of a broad range of Savings and Mortgage products.
• Computer Science/I.T. related degree desirable.
• Systematic problem solving skills and the ability to implement solutions to solve root cause of problems
• Excellent communication skills, relationship and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Project management principles and awareness
• Appreciation of regulatory environment and business impact
• DPA (GDPR) appreciation – impact on Core Systems data management
• Able to handle multiple, complex priorities balancing the needs of each according to business impact
• Creative and change-oriented with Continuous Improvement process skills
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Test Lead – Responsibilities

• Manage technology change across the company and the Project Test Delivery Team in planning the UAT Phase(s), including the creation and management of UAT Testcases in the Testcase Management Tool.
• Assist the business stakeholders with creating and validating their Acceptance Criteria.
• Develop and oversee the SIT strategy, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across all integrations and interfaces. Define test scope, timelines, and entry/exit criteria while aligning with overall project goals.
• Lead the execution of SIT test cases, monitor test progress, and drive defect triaging and resolution with development teams and vendors. Ensure adherence to quality standards and escalate critical issues impacting go-live readiness.
• Collaborate with the project team, internal SMEs, developers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth integration testing. Provide regular test progress reports, highlight risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to project leadership
• Build systems knowledge and identify the key processes that are run in Business Applications to support the UAT.

This is an excellent opportunity to join this professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities and the chance to have a broad range of duties and responsibilities.

• Competitive Salaryc£65K/£70K
• Hybrid Working environment
• 35 Hour Week
• Private Healthcare
• Generous pension
• Free Onsite Parking
• Offered as an 15 month Fixed Term Contract

Please forward your CV to Elaine Hallworth and we will be back in touch to discuss the role and client further.