Purpose of the Job
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Head of Testing and Quality Assurance to lead our testing and QA function within a dynamic financial services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and executing the organisation’s test strategy, ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and high-quality technology solutions. This position requires deep expertise in automated testing frameworks for cloud applications, API integration testing, and comprehensive experience managing large-scale User Acceptance Testing (UAT) programmes.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a strategic vision for testing and QA across the organisation, aligning with business and regulatory requirements.
* Design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions for cloud-based platforms and integrated APIs, ensuring continuous delivery pipelines are robust and efficient.
* Lead, plan, and execute large-scale User Acceptance Testing (UAT) programmes, collaborating closely with business stakeholders to guarantee solutions meet user needs and compliance standards.
* Establish quality metrics and reporting frameworks to drive continuous improvement in test processes and outcomes.
* Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of testing and QA professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
* Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and product teams to embed quality practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation, cloud computing, and financial services regulations.
* Ensure all testing activities adhere to security, compliance, and risk management standards relevant to the financial services sector.
* And any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of building and scaling automated testing solutions for cloud-based applications and complex API integrations.
* Extensive experience designing and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) programmes in large, regulated environments.
* Strong technical expertise in modern test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, etc.), with practical experience in CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP).
* Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience building and nurturing high-performing teams.
* Excellent understanding of financial services business processes, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
* A willingness to support the future growth and success of the Group.
Equal Opportunities for Everyone
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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