Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Testing & Environments Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. The core of the global technology department’s mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries.
Location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Type & Working Arrangement
Permanent, Hybrid
Responsibilities
* Oversee the testing of project delivery workstreams and business‑as‑usual testing.
* Manage and maintain testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost‑effective.
* Own the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams.
* Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance.
* Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage quality.
* Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to define, implement and operate the firm’s testing and test environment strategy.
* Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery and the Process Team to maximise stability of releases.
* Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams.
* Manage performance of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies.
* Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure remediation activities are delivered.
* Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and demonstrating value while working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment.
* Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, assessing viability and business value for the firm.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector.
* Deep knowledge of automated testing of cloud‑based SaaS applications, testing environments and operational management.
* Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design and operations processes.
* Proven project and program management capabilities.
* Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell and Python ecosystems.
* Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations.
* Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams.
* Hands‑on test automation practitioner capable of configuring environments with scripting.
* Experience leading high‑performing test teams within the IT industry.
* Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud‑based test environments.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Benefits
* Occupational pension scheme with contributions.
* Group income protection cover.
* Private medical insurance.
* Mental health resources and free apps.
* Health and wellbeing services including GP service and emergency backup care.
* Parental and special leave.
* Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service with options for trading.
* Online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Equal Opportunities Employer
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
About A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is a new global industry‑leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients.
Job Details
Job ID: 10812BR
Job Code: Senior Manager
Close Date: 17th May 2026
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