Test Architect/Senior Test Manager

Our London based technology consulting client are looking for an experienced Test Architect/Senior Test Manager to join them on a permanent basis due to company growth.  They provide pioneering and cutting-edge Quality Engineering and Agile / DevOps transformation services.
 
To be successful in this role you should bring consulting experience and the ability to work at ease and collaboratively to support their clients.
 
Delivery Requirements

- Extensive experience in delivering complex test projects and programmes - Agile and Waterfall
- Experience in working across the SDLC and understanding software engineering, strong knowledge of test phases eg Unit, System, Integration, UAT and NFT
- Great working knowledge of test automation, performance engineering, DevOps, test environments, test data, test management, and SDLC tools
- Ability to develop Organisational and Programme-level Test Strategies, Approach and Plans
- Ability to create test estimates, budgets, and define/build reusable testing assets for large/complex projects
- Experience in defining standard quality engineering architecture, methodology, technical and process improvement, and tools across engagements
- Demonstrable ability to improve quality practices across the software delivery lifecycle including integration into project management methodologies

 
Leadership Responsibilities

- Lead a team of technical engineers covering planning, estimating, managing, and reporting on tasks
- Represent leadership to client stakeholders in professional and committed manner
- Mentor junior engineers and analysts providing guidance
- Contribute to company blogs, industry presentations, education, and webinars
- Support the strategic direction of, and be an active contributor to, our Quality Engineering Practice

 
Client and Account Responsibilities

- Advise and evangelise to the customer on innovative products and solutions across the SDLC with particular focus on quality engineering solutions
- Demonstrable record of client relationship building with strong stakeholder management experience including to senior levels
- A strong network and the ability to initiate and develop new business opportunities with clients

 
Desirables

- Strong experience of Higher Education
- Experience with large packaged applications like Oracle Fusion and/or SAP S4 Hana working in upgrades.