Test Process Improvement Lead in Glasgow

The Software Testing Process Improvement Lead will drive initiatives focused on optimizing software testing processes within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role is critical in shaping the firm's testing strategy and ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency across the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). The role also covers keeping up to date with the latest trends in software testing and integrating them into the firm's testing practices, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation. The position involves close collaboration with development teams and tool vendors to assess, evaluate, and onboard tools, as well as leading inner-source development of standardized frameworks for enterprise-wide adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Coordinate and oversee all efforts to improve and streamline testing processes within the SDLC.
• Tool Assessment & Onboarding: Collaborate with development teams and vendors to evaluate, select, and integrate tools across STLC stages.
• Framework Development: Lead inner-source initiatives to design and standardize reusable testing frameworks for enterprise-wide use.
• Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to development teams, influencing testing practices and promoting automation and efficiency.
• Innovation: Identify emerging trends and technologies in testing and champion their adoption to enhance quality and speed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and reusable test components for APIs, microservices, and user interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of testing tools and frameworks across different stages of the STLC (unit, integration, system, performance, security, and UAT).
• Develop standardized criteria for tool evaluation, including performance benchmarks, integration capabilities, licensing, and supportability.
• Present findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and influence tool adoption decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, execution speed, and defect detection.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of high-quality, testable code.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in test automation and quality engineering.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit).
• Expertise in API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Outstanding understanding of software testing methodologies, best practices, and STLC.
• Solid understanding of the different test levels and test types.
• Previous experience with test process improvement and tool selection/onboarding.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, Locust).
• Knowledge of security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
• Familiarity with service virtualization and mocking tools (WireMock, Mountebank).
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of financial systems, trading platforms, or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with test data management and synthetic data generation tools.
• Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).

Desired Experience

• 15+ years of experience in software development and test automation within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience in leading people and initiatives.
• Proven ability to evaluate and compare testing tools across various phases of the STLC, including functional, performance, security, and regression testing.
• Ability to define and apply standardized evaluation criteria (scalability, integration capabilities, cost, ease of use) to recommend appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, or CI/CD-driven environments.
• Experience defining test strategies for enterprise-level projects.
• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud-native applications and infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Manufacturing