Test Manager

Test Manager – Solihull
Dynamics ERP, Azure DevOps, Magento, Automation, Selenium/Appium, Jira, Zephyr Scale
Hybrid working 3days on-site – up to £60,000 +£4,000 C/Allowance 15% Bonus
Are you an experienced Testing Manager with a experience in Automated processes? Working with our client in the retail/ecommerce sector we are seeking a dynamic individual that will lead the test team and support in our transition from a manual testing environment to an automated one. This is your chance to take the testing team to the next level, managing both in-house and external resources to support our clients IT development programme and ensure quality solutions are delivered on time.
You will need to demonstrate that you are:

• An expert in testing techniques, providing coaching and mentoring where necessary.
  
• Capable of inspiring and motivating the testing team and colleagues across the business.
  
• An articulate and proactive communicator with a can-do attitude.
  
• Organised and professional.
  Skills Required:
  
• Strong IT Testing skills and excellent interpersonal abilities.
  
• Ability to be hands on where needed
  
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is desirable.
  
• Experience with Jira, Zephyr Scale, Azure DevOps, and similar tools.
  
• Familiarity with Magento websites and/or other e-commerce solutions.
  
• Attention to detail and a team player mentality.
  
• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with testing methodologies.
  
• Strong knowledge of integrated systems in a multi-channel environment.
  
• Previous experience in the retail industry. The Role Given the size of our IT footprint and the complexity of our clients end-to-end processes, we need well-defined, managed, and communicated testing strategies. As the IT Testing Manager, you will:
  
• Be a key point of contact for all IT projects and programmes.
  
• Develop and lead the IT Testing Team on a day to day basis.
  
• Plan and assign testing workloads.
  
• Govern and maintain test environments.
  
• Design, develop, and communicate all testing strategies, plans, methodologies, and toolsets within our IT estate.
  
• Lead the selection and rollout of appropriate testing tools.
  
• Implement contemporary and appropriate testing methodologies, including clear governance and documentation templates.
  
• Engage with key stakeholders to manage expectations around environment and data availability, timescales, priorities, and testing-related issues.
  
• Assist project delivery teams in defining, approving, and executing project test plans.
  
• Act as approver and custodian for tasks and systems as appropriate.
  
• Contribute to the development of test plans and periodic testing of all BCP/DR arrangements.
  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of suitable software standards within the IT function.
  
• Line manage testing team members, conducting one-on-ones and year-end reviews.
  Benefits A comprehensive range of company benefits, including:
  Competitive salary of up to £60,000 +£4,000 Car allowance
  Up to 15% bonus scheme.
  Up to 10% matched pension scheme
  Vitality Health Cover
  Share save scheme.
  Additional holiday buying.
  Thousands of retail discounts and offers.
  Company pension scheme.
  Cycle to Work scheme.
  Free Life Assurance.
  Free Health Cash Plan.
  Free GP Helpline.
  For immediate consideration please apply now