Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans for projects or programs.
Define testing scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Identify and allocate required resources (personnel, tools, environments).
Estimate effort, timelines, and costs associated with testing activities.
Team Leadership & Management
Lead and manage testing teams across onshore/offshore and internal/external setups.
Assign responsibilities based on skills and expertise.
Mentor and coach team members to enhance performance.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Test Process Management
Define, implement, and enforce testing processes, standards, and best practices.
Continuously optimize processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Test Execution Oversight
Manage test environments and test data requirements.
Oversee execution of functional, regression, integration, UAT, performance, security, and other testing types.
Ensure testing aligns with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
Track, monitor, and manage defect lifecycle for timely resolution.
Stakeholder Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing-related activities.
Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project teams and stakeholders.
Provide regular status reports and metrics to senior management.
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with testing.
Develop contingency plans for critical scenarios.
Document and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders.
Test Automation & Tools
Promote test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.
Collaborate with automation teams to develop and maintain automated scripts.
Quality Assurance
Ensure testing activities meet organizational quality standards.
Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement preventive measures.
Promote a culture of quality and accountability within the team.
Budget & Resource Management
Manage budgets for testing tools, training, and resources.
Optimize resource utilization to ensure cost-effective testing.
Plan for future resource needs in line with project pipelines.
Reporting & Metrics
Maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into testing outcomes.
Track KPIs such as test coverage, defect density, and execution rates.
Leverage data-driven insights to improve processes and results.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure testing activities are properly documented and auditable.
Maintain a repository of test artifacts, including plans, cases, and results.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational compliance requirements, especially regarding data security.
Requirements
10+ years of software testing experience, including at least 5 years in test management roles.
Proven experience in large-scale digital or financial services projects, ideally involving web or mobile platforms.
Good leadership, team management, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing multi-vendor, distributed testing teams.
Expertise in software testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps), with emphasis on Waterfall.
Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA).
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, UFT, ARIOS).
Analytical mindset with good problem-solving and continuous improvement focus.
Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the financial or technology sector.
Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, PMP, or Agile are desirable.
Location:
Singapore
Recruiter:
Srikanth Ramakrishna
Contact:
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