Test Manager / Specialist

TEKsystems; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Test Manager / Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Test Manager with Data Migration experience and a Quality Automation Specialist to join our team. The roles require immediate availability and the successful candidates will play a key role in delivering test activities for our Migration project and creating test automation frameworks in a regulated environment within the Banking or Financial Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver test activities for the Migration project while working closely with the Senior QM / Testing Lead.
• Take ownership to resolve blockers and challenges to help achieve testing timescales in a time-critical project.
• Create test automation frameworks in a regulated environment within the Banking or Financial Services sector.
• Work with Streaming & Batch technology stack including Confluent, Streamsets, IBM CDC, Hive, Hadoop, API, Informatica, and Airflow.
• Design and architect test automation solutions, with the ability to creatively problem solve.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues using modern programming/scripting languages.
• Set up Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using GitLab Runners.
• Communicate effectively with global distributed delivery teams across the UK and India.
• Understand and implement E2E Testing processes (functional and non-functional) in a Scaled Agile delivery.
• Integrate JIRA / Zephyr with Selenium or other frameworks.
• Automate test documentation and generate Test Completion Documents from JIRA/Excel or similar sources.
• Set up, administer, and configure AWS PostGres & Grafana to store and visualise test results.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a Test Manager with Data Migration experience.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Informatica or relevant ETL technology stack.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in creating test automation frameworks in a regulated environment within the Banking or Financial Services sector.
• Experience with Streaming & Batch technology stack including Confluent, Streamsets, IBM CDC, Hive, Hadoop, API, Informatica, and Airflow.
• Strong hands-on skills in modern programming/scripting languages.
• Knowledge of Public cloud technologies including AWS EKS, EC2, S3 Buckets, Athena, Lambda, and Glue.
• Experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Runners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of E2E Testing processes in a Scaled Agile delivery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with integrating JIRA / Zephyr with Selenium or similar frameworks.
• Ability to automate test documentation and generate Test Completion Documents from JIRA/Excel or similar sources.
• Experience in setting up, administering, and configuring AWS PostGres & Grafana.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and recognised. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies. Experience a balanced work-life culture that prioritises flexibility and innovation.

Work Environment

You will be working in a collaborative and dynamic environment, using a variety of advanced technologies and tools. The role involves working with global teams across the UK and India, requiring effective communication and coordination. Our work culture promotes flexibility and innovation, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edinburgh.

Location

Edinburgh, UK