Test Delivery Lead Job in Link Group

Job Description

• Manage the Full E2E testing lifecycle of assigned projects in a multi-vendor and a captive / distributed delivery environment.
• Governance of Testing across full spectrum of the SDLC including Functional testing of API (Unit, ST, SIT, E2E, Regression) and automation testing (API/Mobile apps, Web Applications etc)
• Design/Architect test automation framework and develop the new test automation libraries
• Support new and existing testing processes, ensures team is using industry-accepted best practices for test creation coding methods
• Experienced in automation forecasting for new and maintenance efforts
• Define the test automation strategy and framework to be used across IT, and continue to enhance and modify based on industry best practices
• Design and implement advanced testing practices and tools. Evaluate, recommend, and implement enterprise wide standards and process guidelines that support automated process improvement across the SDLC.
• Responsible for administration of test tools and integrations required to support the test automation strategic roadmap and will implement enterprise-wide standards and process guidelines to ensure effective use of the tools
• Ensure that all Testing activities for an assigned project are successfully delivered according to an agreed project plan / schedule, and meets identified success criteria and are therefore fit for purpose.
• Build relationships and liaise closely with Project Managers, Developers, Business Systems Analysts, Support staff and the Business community to ensure that testing activities are fully communicated / reported and stakeholders are regularly informed.
• Review project business requirements, technical specifications, end to end Business Processes and solution design documents, highlighting any gaps or potential improvements
• Must be able to formulate effective, practical and robust Test Strategies and Test Plans by coordinating with all relevant stakeholders considering a highly complex financial services environment.
• Responsible for the day to day leadership of the project test team and the delivery / execution of the test planning and execution effort.
• Manage the escalation of issues/risks as discovered through the Testing effort and manage the implementation of issue resolutions relevant to the Testing effort.
• Ensure the testing team members assigned are fully supported and provided with testing work aligned to the delivery of the testing for the assigned project.
• Demonstrated ability to build ongoing positive relationships with key customers, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure workable business and technical solutions and the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate ability on building Test team capability by providing appropriate metrics and status reporting across test execution and defect remediation techniques
• Manage and mitigate Risks assigned to testing and participate and enable Test Readiness meetings prior to execution and along the project cycle

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business or a related discipline
• At least 10 years in a test role with at least 8+ years in leading and driving technical team in regards to API and automation testing
• Experience in test management in a captive model will be highly advantageous
• Strong experience with Test Plans & Strategies, Test Cases & Test Reporting
• Testing experience across various test phases including Functional testing, Systems and Systems Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing and Regression Testing.
• Traceability Matrices, Test Cases, Metrics creation, Risk and Priority based testing analysis and test evidence collection
• Good analytical skills and excellent planning / scheduling skills
• Strong experience in defining and documenting the test automation approach and test automation plan across test phases.
• Strong experience in building automation framework (from scratch) in projects.
• Exceptional C#/Specflow experience with capability of creating scenarios from scratch.
• Experience in API(SOAP/Rest) testing using tools such as Postman, SOAPUI, Ready API etc
• Strong Experience in automation of Webservices using Rest assured/Postman/Soap UI/MSTest framework.
• Strong experience in Selenium, Test Complete is a must
• Proven experience in Java/C#/VB/Groovy
• Experience in testing Microservices using VSTS with C# and Specflow.
• Should have implemented BDD using Specflow library/Cucumbers across complex projects.
• Should be able to report on test automation execution and coverage across all phases of test.
• Proficient in version control, branching and merging using Sourcetree or GIT interface.
• Should have proven experience in delivering automation over CD/CI pipeline using Jenkins/Bamboo/Azure Devops.
• Exceptional analytical skills and troubleshooting skills in order to resolve technical glitches during implementation.
• Demonstrated proactive ability to impart knowledge and mentor others in acquiring skills.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to report to senior management on testing outcomes. Previous experience establishing and managing stakeholder relationships. Excellent oral, presentation and writing ability
• Can demonstrate an active participation in the continuous improvement process
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• Must have knowledge on following tools:
• Languages: C#, Java
• Automation Test Tools: Test Complete, Selenium (Using Java/C#), VSTS
• Framework Development: Data Driven, Hybrid, Keyword Driven, SpecFlow, Cucumber
• Test Management tool: Zephyr, HP Quality Center 11.52 (ALM), JIRA
• Web Service Testing Tools: Postman, SoapUI, SoapUI-Pro, Test Engine
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure Devops