Senior Test Manager

Position Type: Contract, onsite

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective testing strategies, including experience with various testing methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, system testing, performance testing)
• Proficient in testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Loadrunner, xRay)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of test engineers, including performance management and professional development
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and their impact on testing processes
• Familiarity with software development life cycle models and project management practices
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and work within financial constraints
• Completion of required learning courses: UDAAP and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with the Microsoft tool set
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products
• Manage a team of skilled test engineers, coordinating their efforts to efficiently execute test cases and analyze results
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define appropriate testing approaches
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact the project
• Establish and maintain testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize the testing workflow and ensure consistency across projects
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing methodologies, and incorporate them into the testing strategy as appropriate
• Manage the testing budget and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development process
• Manage multiple testing streams in an Agile environment
• Oversee a distributed team of test analysts and test executors
• Coordinate testing efforts with projects leveraging the same testing resources
• Design and templatize test and execution standards for analysts and test executors
• Create and communicate a testing strategy and plan
• Align test schedules with business, development, and testing resources
• Design, execute, and communicate reporting on test status and testing projections on daily, weekly, and sprint cadences
• Advocate for, and support, the testing efforts in team, management, and executive forums