Test Architect/Senior Test Manager

Our London based technology consulting client are looking for an experienced Test Architect/Senior Test Manager with Consultancy experience 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.