JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Lead and mentor a team of testers allocated to a client-funded or research & development project. 
• Manage the testing effort and/or team to plan, construct and execute release tests. 
• Apply testing methodologies, theories, and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution. 
• Apply business and functional knowledge to meet the teams’ overall test purposes. 
• Identify test improvement opportunities within the existing systems and associated processes, test procedures and methods. 
• Ensure defects are entered correctly, controlled, and managed as effectively as possible through the development and defect life cycle. 
• Accountable for an end-to-end view of testing activities, risks and issues, scope, and coverage 
• Implement automation and regression testing as required. 
• Ensure adherence to testing methodologies and QA principles set across the organization, achieved through the usage of manual and automated testing tools for the consistent delivery of quality software. 
• Identify and recommend areas for improvement in the testing and development activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 6 years of testing experience with at least 3 years in a test lead role 
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies and testing techniques 
• Experience in black & white box testing techniques 
• Knowledge of automated testing technologies, testing frameworks, and best practices 
• Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a clear thought process 
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner 
• Good understanding of defect tracking process 
• Ability to listen to others well and to be able to draw out missing information 
• Ability to work in a team environment and attention to detail 
• Must have good interpersonal, problem-solving, scheduling, and organizational skills. 
• Tertiary qualification in an IT-related degree
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL 
• Industry knowledge relevant to the Finance, Banking, and Securities sectors is advantageous

* Please send your application via email: [email protected]