AVP, Test Manager

Socotra, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider seeks an experienced AVP, Test Manager to oversee and evolve testing strategies across transformative enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software testing and a strong grasp of regulatory requirements. Join a firm that values diverse perspectives and offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 — $150,000 USD, alongside a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in software testing or test management.
• Experience in regulatory and compliance-driven testing.
• ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end test strategies.
• Develop a comprehensive test management playbook.
• Oversee defect management including validation testing.

Skills

Software testing

Quality assurance

Agile methodologies

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the leadership’s experience go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, with a track record of managing complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry.
Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.

The AVP, Test Manager is responsible for evolving and maturing the current testing framework to implement a scalable, risk-aware testing strategy that supports enterprise initiatives. As the company undertakes several transformative, multi-year, enterprise-wide initiatives, the role will play a critical leadership role in shaping and overseeing the test management strategy across these high-impact programs. This role partners with the broader Transformation team, IT, Data & Analytics and business units across the organization, to implement structured testing strategies that align with compliance standards, integrate into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, and enable enterprise growth.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement end-to-end test strategies that cover unit, system integration, user acceptance, regression and performance testing.
• Develop a comprehensive test management playbook, including best practices, templates, tools, etc.
• Build scalable, repeatable testing processes aligned with evolving risk profiles and compliance standards.
• Work with both technical teams (developers, architects, DevOps) and business stakeholders (product owners, SMEs, end users) to coordinate testing efforts for key programs:
• Test planning activities: develop test scripts, scenarios, conditions, environment configurations, and entry/exit criteria with full requirements traceability
• Oversee defect management including intake, fix lists, validation testing, and feedback loops
• Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to program/executive leadership

What You Will Have

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7+ years in software testing, quality assurance, or test management, preferably within financial services or insurance.
• Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance-driven testing in a highly controlled environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing testing across large-scale multi-stream transformation programs.
• Proven ability to work within Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models in high-stakes or enterprise-critical contexts.
• Skilled in establishing and scaling testing frameworks and governance from the ground up.
• Ability to translate complex testing concepts into clear language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong reporting skills with experience in test metrics, dashboards, and defect triage sessions.
• Track record of identifying test process improvements and implementing automation or quality assurance enhancements across multiple releases.
• ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent certification.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Wrike, GitHub, and Jira or equivalent.

The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Base Salary Range: $130,000 — $150,000 USD

At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Check us out on YouTube: About Fortitude Re (youtube.com)

By submitting your application, you agree that Fortitude Re may collect your personal data for recruiting purposes.