Test Manager (Migration)
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Manager to join us in working on our Platform Modernisation Programme to lead Data Migration testing for a fixed-term of 12 months.
Within this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for managing all aspects of testing, ensuring that any inconsistencies or errors are spotted and reported accurately, and working together with your team to implement improvements and solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the programme resource plan.
* Representing Business Change at appropriate planning, project and release forums and contributing ideas and information as required.
* Managing resources allocated to the programme (directly or indirectly).
* Defining test strategies, process and approach, together with relevant Testing documentation for in-scope platforms/projects, in line with Business Change best practice guidelines.
* Managing test environment and data requirements, ensuring compliance with data security and usage policies.
Maintaining relationships with third-party providers or partners as required, providing updates and reports where necessary.
* Providing reports and data for in-scope platforms and projects.
* Regularly reviewing and assessing the quality of our test documentation, conditions, scripts and coverage.
* Consistently adhering to good testing practice and processes, ensuring records are logged accurately.
About You
Our ideal candidate will…
* Have experience of working as a Test Manager with experience of managing Data Migration testing and testing large and complex projects across multiple platforms.
* Be able to effectively manage complex new system deliveries, integration, and migration programmes.
* Possess experience of working with life insurance products, ideally across different projects and operational areas (desirable).
* Have excellent working knowledge of Jira and Azdo.
* Understand various development methodologies, approaches, and techniques used to test them.
* Maintain knowledge of industry standards and trends, with the ability to assess these, adapt and apply as appropriate, ensuring LV= remains relevant and competitive.
* Showcase a strong understanding of risk-based testing techniques and approaches.
* Have obtained ISEB foundation level in Software Testing (desirable).
* Be an excellent communicator, with the ability to present summarised, accurate and relevant information in a clear manner.
* Be able to competently present high-level information to managers and senior leaders.
* Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, with a focus on creating a positive department dynamic, and continuous improvement.
Rewards & Benefits
This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure.
At LV= Life and Pensions, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
•30 days holiday, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days
•Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements)
•An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
•Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover)
•Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance
•Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family
•A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase to 8 x cover)
•Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service)
•Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it
•A virtual GP service
•Shared parental leave.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.
Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.