Test Manager

Role: Test Manager

Duration : Min 6months

Location: Reading, UK

Mode of work: Hybrid (at least 2-3 days/week)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 12+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 6 years as a Test Manager role within the banking or financial services domain
• Certifications: ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus

Job Description:

• Test Manager with 12+ years of software testing experience, specifically in Payments domain and systems within the banking sector
• Strong expertise in SWIFT messaging, PCI DSS, Bottomline, BACS, CHAPS, FPS, CHIPS and the UK payment protocols
• Experience in MT to MX conversion (ISO 20022) Testing
• Test planning, Test Strategy preparation, Defect management, Stakeholder management and Functional, NFR test co-ordination
• Proven leadership experience in managing testing teams focused on Functional, Integration, and NFR Testing
• Good communication skills and good stakeholder management skills
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium ), API Testing tool (Postman/Rest Assured).
• Understanding of banking applications and financial regulations