Test Manager

SmartIPlace•Frisco, MI

About The Position

This role requires a Senior Level Test Manager with extensive experience in formal testing and a strong background in test management, particularly within the financial services/banking domain. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional testing teams, develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for data-intensive projects, and ensure the quality of data integration processes. Proficiency in AWS environments, test automation, and reporting is crucial for success in this position.

Requirements

8 years of formal testing experience.
At least 5 years in a test management capacity.
Strong communication skills and leadership background.
Demonstrated ability to guide cross-functional testing teams.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in the financial services/banking domain.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies for data-intensive projects.
Experience with data integration testing, including file extracts, ETL processes, and database validation.
Proficiency with AWS environments, particularly RDS database testing and data validation workflows.
Experience utilizing project management tools (JIRA) and test case management systems (Qtest).
Demonstrated expertise in tracking testing metrics, generating comprehensive reports, and presenting testing status to stakeholders.
Experience coordinating testing activities with multiple downstream teams and systems.
Understanding of automated configuration management, build processes, and requirements management tools.
Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to analyze and resolve complex data integration issues.
Knowledge of test automation frameworks for both UI and API testing (Selenium, Cucumber, Postman).
Experience authoring test cases in Gherkin format and implementing BDD testing approaches.
Proven experience testing Web Services (REST/SOAP) and working with data formats (XML/JSON) using tools such as Postman and Swagger.
Experience establishing standards and guidelines for automation tool selection and implementation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies for data-intensive projects.
Lead cross-functional testing teams, providing guidance and direction.
Oversee data integration testing, including file extracts, ETL processes, and database validation.
Conduct testing in AWS environments, focusing on RDS database testing and data validation.
Utilize project management tools (JIRA) and test case management systems (Qtest).
Track testing metrics, generate comprehensive reports, and present testing status to stakeholders.
Coordinate testing activities with multiple downstream teams and systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex data integration issues.
Implement and manage test automation frameworks for UI and API testing (Selenium, Cucumber, Postman).
Author test cases in Gherkin format and implement BDD testing approaches.
Test Web Services (REST/SOAP) and work with data formats (XML/JSON) using tools like Postman and Swagger.
Establish standards and guidelines for automation tool selection and implementation.