Test Manager

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

As a Test Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through meticulous testing and team leadership. You will be responsible for overseeing the testing process, coordinating with development teams, and driving the overall testing strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Define Test Strategy, Test Plan, RTM, Testing metrices, Status reporting
• Doing resource planning, Managing and leading a team of testers, providing guidance, mentoring, and support.
• Responsible for successful delivery, operating appropriate governance and controls to achieve successful delivery on time, cost, and budget with deviations managed appropriately.
• Apply the appropriate delivery methodology. VERSION 1 point of contact for CUSTOMER during execution.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans based on project requirements.
• Define testing scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with project timelines.
• Perform Database, functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing as necessary.
• Ensure timely and effective communication of testing progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough reviews of test cases and test results to identify defects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Implementing testing best practices
• Helping cross functions team for any issues simulation/resolution, configurations optimization for identified gaps.
• Create and maintain documentation related to testing activities, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Support team members on Test Execution, Defect Triage and UAT Support

• ~15 Yrs of Test exp in manual and Automation testing
• Experience in Test Management and Team management
• Working experience on working with clients and representing QA team.
• Strong experience in Define Test Strategy, Test Plan, RTM, Testing metrices, Status reporting, Risk Management
• Working experience in Agile and deep understanding of Agile terms (Velocity, Burndown, Scrum, Sprint, Product backlog and Sprint Backlog, Retro, story points etc)
• Very good Testing Tools and Technologies understanding : Docker, Kubernetes, Postman, Jenkins, Java, Eclipse / IntelliJ IDEA, Linux, TestNG, Selenium, SQL, Jira, TestRail, Cypress, Playright
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders
• E2E Business understanding and architecture understanding of system
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to testing and quality assurance.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.