Test Manager – Technology

OCTOMATE STAFFING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTOMATE STAFFING PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Test Manager to lead end-to-end testing across technology projects and applications. You will define testing strategy, manage resources, and ensure quality standards, collaborating with business and tech stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions.

This role requires strong expertise in software testing, test management, stakeholder management, and quality assurance, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and testing workstreams concurrently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end testing across large-scale technology projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall and DevOps.
• Hands-on knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestRail, ALM/Quality Center.
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium.
• Experience with API, database, integration, performance, and automation testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Manage end-to-end testing activities including SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, and Production Validation.
• Define testing scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, entry/exit criteria, and quality standards.
• Oversee test preparation, test case design, execution, defect management, and closure.
• Drive test automation adoption and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead and mentor QA/Test Leads and testing teams; coordinate with PMs, Developers, Solution Architects, and Business Users.

Skills

Software testing

Test management

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

TestRail

ALM/Quality Center

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead and manage end-to-end testing activities across technology projects and applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the overall testing strategy, managing testing resources, ensuring quality standards, and working closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality solutions.

This role requires strong experience in software testing, test management, stakeholder management, and quality assurance, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and testing workstreams concurrently.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, processes, and governance frameworks.

• Manage end-to-end testing activities including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Performance Testing, and Production Validation.

• Define testing scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, entry/exit criteria, and quality standards.

• Ensure testing activities are aligned with project milestones and overall delivery timelines.

• Establish appropriate testing methodologies, standards, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.

Test Execution & Quality Assurance

• Oversee test preparation, test case design, execution, defect management, and closure.

• Ensure adequate test coverage across functional and non-functional requirements.

• Review test results and assess overall solution readiness before production deployment.

• Drive root-cause analysis for critical defects and recurring quality issues.

• Identify testing risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of test automation to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and quality.

• Work closely with engineering teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

• Promote quality engineering practices across the technology organization.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead and manage internal testing teams, vendors, and external testing partners where applicable.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Solution Architects, and Business Users.

• Provide regular testing progress updates, quality metrics, defect status, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Facilitate defect triage meetings and coordinate resolution of critical issues.

• Mentor and develop QA/Test Leads and testing team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Typically 8+ years of experience in software testing / quality assurance, including experience leading complex testing programmes or teams.

• Strong experience managing end-to-end testing across large-scale technology projects.

• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and DevOps environments.

• Hands‑on knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestRail, ALM/Quality Center, or equivalent.

• Experience with automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or equivalent would be advantageous.

• Understanding of API testing, database testing, integration testing, performance testing, and automation testing.

• Experience working with CI/CD environments and modern software engineering practices would be advantageous.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and testing teams in a fast‑paced technology environment.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will have an advantage:

• Enterprise‑scale digital transformation programmes

• Cloud‑based applications and platforms

• Web and mobile applications

• API and microservices architecture

• DevOps / CI/CD environments

• Test automation transformation

• Financial Services, FinTech, Insurance, Telecommunications, E‑commerce, or other large‑scale technology environments