Testing Manager — Lead QA for Mortgage Systems (Hybrid)

Stellar Select; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical

Birthday off

Holiday buy/sell

Eye care

EAP

Recognition awards

Social events

Learning & development

Job summary

Stellar Select is seeking an experienced Testing Manager in London to join a mortgage lender on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role leads a team of five testers, driving testing activities, strategy, and delivery to ensure high-quality solutions.

The position requires strong leadership and end-to-end testing expertise, with mortgage or financial services experience advantageous. This hybrid role offers a competitive package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Testing Manager or senior testing role.
• Experience leading a team of testers.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end software testing lifecycle and methodologies.
• Experience developing test strategies and plans.
• ISTQB or similar qualification desirable.
• Financial services or mortgage testing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of five testers.
• Own the testing function—planning, coordination and delivery.
• Develop and implement test strategies and plans for projects.
• Oversee end-to-end testing lifecycle to meet timescales and quality.
• Collaborate with PMs, BAs, developers and stakeholders to ensure testing requirements are understood and delivered.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and report on testing activities.
• Ensure defects are prioritised and resolved.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and standards.
• Maintain test documentation, reporting and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Testing lifecycle

Test strategy

Stakeholder management

Quality focus

Job description

Stellar Select is seeking an experienced Testing Manager in London to join a mortgage lender on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role leads a team of five testers, driving testing activities, strategy, and delivery to ensure high-quality solutions.

The position requires strong leadership and end-to-end testing expertise, with mortgage or financial services experience advantageous. This hybrid role offers a competitive package and opportunities for professional growth.