Technical Test Manager, Automation Framework Design, SDET, Remote

Technical Test Manager required to join a global Professional Services business based in Central London. However, this is practically a remote role, but when travel is required (to London, Europe and the States on occasions), you will be reimbursed for your travel and accommodation.

We are looking for someone who has proven skills of setting up Test Automation Frameworks from scratch. The role is initially to help take an old significant desktop application into the modern world of cloud/mobile etc. There will be other programmes beyond this, but this is the initial concentration point.

We need someone with good, solid, hardened business stakeholder management experience, as you will be facing off to challenging C-Suite business related stakeholders in this position. Also, as this has global coverage, there may be some early/late calls. You must be prepared for this. There will be give and take with times, along with some flexibility if things are becoming quite taxing. However, we want someone dedicated and definitely not someone who wants a hardened 9am - 5pm kind of position!

As much as the following experience as possible is required:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline (e.g. University degree), vendor-aligned certification in quality or testing (e.g. ISQTB) required.
• 10+ years’ experience delivering Information Technology Services in a complex, professional environment; able to demonstrate hands-on knowledge of all aspects of the IT Quality Assurance process.
• 5+ years’ experience in a team lead or management position, ideally with team management responsibilities in an IT environment.
• 4+ years of experience in automated testing of software applications.
• Extensive knowledge of various testing techniques and methodologies, across functional (unit, integration, system, acceptance) & non-functional (security, performance, compatibility etc.)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proficient in various testing tools and methods, such as ISTQB, ISEB, PMP, QAI, 9001, ISO, HP, CAPM, SILK, ALM, ADO. Azure DevOps is the preferred option, others are beneficial.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, QTP, Cypress, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL).
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Fundamental knowledge of the ITIL framework and/or other IT Service Management methodologies; 3+ years’ experience working in an environment with processes based on the ITIL framework preferred.
• Effectively demonstrate the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of new service elements for complex line of business applications and services.
• Effectively demonstrates teamwork, problem solving, initiative and integrity.
• In depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant standards e.g., ISO9001.
• Excellent interpersonal and written English communication skills.

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details.