Test Manager
Version 1
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Test Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute the overall test strategy for SaaS applications, considering both manual and automated testing approaches.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, scope, and success criteria.
- Create detailed test plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk assessments.
- Test Automation:
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks.
- Ensure test scripts cover critical functionality, regression scenarios, and performance aspects.
- Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
- Test Leadership:
- Lead and mentor others in the team, including Business Stakeholders, manual testers, automation engineers, and performance testers.
- Set clear expectations, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Test Execution and Reporting:
- Execute test cases (both manual and automated) to validate SaaS features and functionality.
- Monitor test execution progress, identify bottlenecks, and address issues promptly.
- Provide regular status updates and detailed test reports to project stakeholders.
- Defect Management:
- Collaborate with application owners and development teams to prioritize and track defects.
- Ensure timely resolution of critical defects impacting quality.
- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools related to automated testing.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Drive initiatives to enhance testing practices across the organization.
- Stakeholder Interaction:
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their testing requirements and expectations.
- Communicate testing progress, results, and any potential risks to stakeholders effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Test Manager or similar role, preferably in a large-scale software development environment.
- Strong knowledge of automated testing tools (Selenium, Robot Framework) and test automation best practices.
- Familiarity with SaaS applications and cloud-based technologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- ISTQB or other relevant certifications are a plus.