Integration Test Manager/Test Lead

Our client is seeking a Senior Integration Test Lead/Manager to successfully lead the integration and end to end system testing of large, complex systems - co-ordinating a variety of different internal and external stakeholders on a day-to day basis and creating system integration test plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead a team of integration testers and developers and have overall accountability for system integration.
- Analyse and understand of solution requirements, architecture, technical designs and processes in order to define necessary scope of testing.
- Define integration strategy and communicate strategy to relevant disciplines/stakeholders clearly and appropriately.
- Create integration test plans.
- Ensure all system interfaces and functional specifications are exercised.
- Perform day-to-day coordination of integration test activities.
- Review test scripts to ensure appropriate tests are created and carried out to fully and correctly verify requirements.
- Mentor testers on production of test scripts and give direction where necessary.
- Develop and promote quality testing practices and ensure these are followed by testers. Review test execution and associated test results on a daily basis.
- Ensure that testing is completed to agreed standards and that business and operational acceptance criteria are met.
- Organise test brainstorming sessions as necessary.
- Organise and support client testing sessions as necessary.
- Contribute to detailed estimates for proposals and budgeting purposes.
- Liaise with other management and engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met.
- Participate when required in formal meetings with customers and subcontractors.
- Liaise with and co-ordinate the work of subcontractors and suppliers where required.
- Report to management on performance against specification, budget, timescale and quality requirements, to identify deviations from plan and carry out corrective action.
- Keep up-to-date on the latest developments in systems engineering, computers, microprocessors, communications systems and software techniques relevant to the company's operation.
- Comply with companies Quality Management System.
- Comply with companies Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
- Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisation.
- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager from time to time, as may be reasonably required of them.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

- Degree Level Education in relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications
- Certification in a Test Methodology
- A practitioner's qualification in PRINCE2, ITIL or similar project methodology
- ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing or equivalent
- Formal leadership training
- 5+ years of managing integration testing on large systems
- 3+ years of leading teams of 10 or greater
- Demonstrable experience of creating integration test plans for complex integration projects involving multiple 3rd party deliverables
- Demonstrable experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams, including both internal and external third parties