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Test Manager

Test Manager

VanloqEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Title : Test Manager

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Location : Hybrid – Edinburgh (2–3 days per week onsite)

Type : Permanent

Sector : Financial Services

Overview :

We are working with a financial services organisation in Edinburgh seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate testing efforts across a large-scale platform transformation programme. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working model and the chance to work on high-impact initiatives within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Own the end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution for major platform transformation projects.
  • Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test scripts, and test artefacts in line with project and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage testing activities across multiple internal teams and third-party suppliers, ensuring alignment and integration across workstreams.
  • Lead functional, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases.
  • Ensure defect tracking, reporting, and resolution processes are followed effectively.
  • Report testing progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders and provide recommendations for mitigation.
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance standards and best practices.
  • Support test automation initiatives where applicable and contribute to continuous improvement in testing processes.

Key Requirements :

  • Proven experience in test management within complex IT change programmes, ideally in the financial services sector.
  • Demonstrable experience with platform transformation and working in multi-vendor delivery environments.
  • Strong knowledge of the full testing lifecycle and QA methodologies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with third parties and internal teams.
  • Experience in managing testing within regulated environments is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, ALM, or similar.
  • ISTQB certification or equivalent is advantageous.

    • What’s on Offer :

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible hybrid working (Edinburgh-based office).
  • Opportunity to work on a major transformation programme.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on innovation and excellence.
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