Test Architect/Senior Test Manager

Our London based technology consulting client are looking for an experienced Test Architect/Senior Test Manager to join them on a permanent basis due to company growth. They provide pioneering and cutting-edge Quality Engineering and Agile / DevOps transformation services.

To be successful in this role you should bring consulting experience and the ability to work at ease and collaboratively to support their clients.

Delivery Requirements

• Extensive experience in delivering complex test projects and programmes - Agile and Waterfall
• Experience in working across the SDLC and understanding software engineering, strong knowledge of test phases eg Unit, System, Integration, UAT and NFT
• Great working knowledge of test automation, performance engineering, DevOps, test environments, test data, test management, and SDLC tools
• Ability to develop Organisational and Programme-level Test Strategies, Approach and Plans
• Ability to create test estimates, budgets, and define/build reusable testing assets for large/complex projects
• Experience in defining standard quality engineering architecture, methodology, technical and process improvement, and tools across engagements
• Demonstrable ability to improve quality practices across the software delivery lifecycle including integration into project management methodologies

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical engineers covering planning, estimating, managing, and reporting on tasks
• Represent leadership to client stakeholders in professional and committed manner
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts providing guidance
• Contribute to company blogs, industry presentations, education, and webinars
• Support the strategic direction of, and be an active contributor to, our Quality Engineering Practice

Client and Account Responsibilities

• Advise and evangelise to the customer on innovative products and solutions across the SDLC with particular focus on quality engineering solutions
• Demonstrable record of client relationship building with strong stakeholder management experience including to senior levels
• A strong network and the ability to initiate and develop new business opportunities with clients

Desirables

• Strong experience of Higher Education
• Experience with large packaged applications like Oracle Fusion and/or SAP S4 Hana working in upgrades.