Test Manager

Target Group are a leading business services provider in lending, investments and insurance, creating value for our clients through digital customer journey, outsourcing and operational transformation.

At Target, we give you the opportunity to make a difference. You’ll be involved in shaping the growth of the business – and you’ll get to try new things along the way. If you are up for a challenge and are willing to work hard, working with us will give you a fulfilling and varied career.

Although our offices are based in Cardiff, Newport and Chester, we offer 100% flexible working so welcome applications from across the UK!
Please note, we are only able to consider candidates who are based within the UK.

As Test Manager, your will have substantial experience of Software Testing, with proven experience within the Financial Services Industry and have worked on multiple project types and complexity.

The Test Manager holds a senior technical role with accountability for the delivery of all testing and quality services, which will include manual, automation and performance testing. The Test Manager takes ownership of the quality assurance and testing (QAT) strategy as part of a broader risk-based approach. The successful candidate will also have the responsibility of people managing Analysts within the team

Other responsibilities include:

• To ensure the coaching and development of colleagues to fulfil their roles and transfer knowledge, ensuring the team is adaptable to testing new technology
• Provides guidance and assistance to project team members and interacts with the business teams, support teams, development teams and technical teams to ensure Testing meets business requirements and solution
• Ensuring standards are maintained across the Test function through peer reviews
• Ensure that the Test team are fully conversant with the regulatory framework affecting the business, embedding a culture of ‘Treating Customers Fairly’ throughout the team
• To review and monitor Test estimates during the project lifecycle, escalating increases where necessary to the Project Manager and Head of Test
• Devise, establish and improve our quality procedures, standards and processes, ensuring they meet industry standards
• Formulate / review software testing strategies
• Manage software testing resources (Recruit, train, allocate and monitor)
• Review business / software requirements and provide inputs.
• Prepare / review test plans to ensure is accurate and of high standards
• Analyse test results and test metrics.
• Prepare / review / present test reports.
• Coordinate with other managers (Project Manager, Development Manager, etc) to ensure the highest level of software quality

Requirements

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Line Management experience, with the ability to coach and develop less experienced testers reach their potential
• Proven quality experience in the Testing profession
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience of a variety of test methodologies
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Professionally qualified in ISTQB to Advanced Test Manager level or with equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience in the Financial Services industry

You'll be someone who is:

• An effective written and verbal communicator
• A strong relationship builder and team player
• Analytical skills & Requirements engineering
• Great attention to Detail and a keen problem solver
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to work on own initiative and manage multiple responsibilities/assignments
• Able to build strong stakeholder management and analysis
• Able to think and act strategically across a wide range of business situations

Benefits

In addition to your basic salary (up to £50,000, depending on experience), we offer a comprehensive, flexible and market-competitive benefits package. Our flexible benefits package allows you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle.

Core Benefits:

• Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Company Performance Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Private Health Care
• Free Flu Vaccinations + Eye Tests + Voucher towards glasses
• My Recognition
• Free access to GP, Physiotherapists and more
• Holidays 24 - Increases with length of service & Bank Holidays
• 4 x Salary Life Insurance

Our flexible benefits scheme gives employees access to additional benefits to supplement their core package:

• Pension Contribution – Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle2Work + Car Leasing – Electric Cars
• Critical Illness Cover + Dental Insurance
• Gym Flex
• Hello Fresh / Taste Card / Gourmet Card
• RAC Breakdown Cover
• Charitable Payroll Giving
• Buy / Sell holiday
• Technology loans

We’re committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders.

Grow your future with us!