Test Manager

PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Test Manager to lead software testing efforts. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in testing and quality assurance, with a strong track record in managing teams and developing test strategies. This role involves ensuring high-quality testing deliverables and mentoring engineers to push for efficiency and improvement in the QA process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing testing teams.
• Strong experience in developing test strategies and plans.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement overall testing strategy for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to align testing with project timelines.
• Mentor and manage a team of test engineers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile or DevOps experience

Leadership and team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Certification in testing (ISTQB, CSTE)

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Selenium

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall testing strategy for projects, including functional, non-functional, automation, and performance testing.
• Develop detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements along with timelines and ensure testing efforts are aligned accordingly.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality testing deliverables.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of testing milestones.
• Review of test cases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across all aspects of the application.
• Manage the testing lifecycle from test design, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all test-related activities within the project.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on test progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with development, product management, and customers to ensure smooth handoffs and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and assess risks related to the quality of the product, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of any issues encountered during testing, working closely with development teams to address defects and blockers.
• Continuously review and refine testing processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools related to software testing and quality assurance.
• Introduce best practices, tools, and techniques for improving testing, and overall quality assurance.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing efforts.
• Generate and communicate comprehensive test reports, including coverage, defects, execution status, and other relevant metrics.
• Ensure that testing documentation is kept up-to-date and accessible for audit and reference purposes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• 3+ years in a leadership role, managing testing teams and complex projects.
• Strong experience in developing test strategies, test plans, and managing test execution.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar.
• Experience with automation testing tools like Selenium, or similar.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins, Git, or similar is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.
• Experience in managing large-scale testing projects, especially across distributed teams.