Our London based technology consulting client are looking for an experienced Test Architect/Senior Test Manager with Consultancy experience to join them on a permanent basis due to company growth. They provide pioneering and cutting-edge Quality Engineering and Agile / DevOps transformation services. To be successful in this role you should bring consulting experience and the ability to work at ease and collaboratively to support their clients. Delivery Requirements • Extensive experience in delivering complex test projects and programmes - Agile and Waterfall • Experience in working across the SDLC and understanding software engineering, strong knowledge of test phases eg Unit, System, Integration, UAT and NFT • Great working knowledge of test automation, performance engineering, DevOps, test environments, test data, test management, and SDLC tools • Ability to develop Organisational and Programme-level Test Strategies, Approach and Plans • Ability to create test estimates, budgets, and define/build reusable testing assets for large/complex projects • Experience in defining standard quality engineering architecture, methodology, technical and process improvement, and tools across engagements • Demonstrable ability to improve quality practices across the software delivery lifecycle including integration into project management methodologies Leadership Responsibilities • Lead a team of technical engineers covering planning, estimating, managing, and reporting on tasks • Represent leadership to client stakeholders in professional and committed manner • Mentor junior engineers and analysts providing guidance • Contribute to company blogs, industry presentations, education, and webinars • Support the strategic direction of, and be an active contributor to, our Quality Engineering Practice Client and Account Responsibilities • Advise and evangelise to the customer on innovative products and solutions across the SDLC with particular focus on quality engineering solutions • Demonstrable record of client relationship building with strong stakeholder management experience including to senior levels • A strong network and the ability to initiate and develop new business opportunities with clients Desirables Strong experience of Higher Education Experience with large packaged applications like Oracle Fusion and/or SAP S4 Hana working in upgrades.