Test Manager - 6M FTC

Description

Introduction

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.

Key deliverables

Create and implement comprehensive test strategies and test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software productsDefine testing objectives, scope, scenarios, and criteria based on project requirements and specificationsEnsure high quality documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports.Support test team and other team members with activities in preparation for and during multiple test phases including FAT, SIT and SAT.Oversee the execution of test cases, including functional, regression, performance and resilience testingBe responsible for the management of test environments, ensuring that they are well-maintained and up-to-dateMonitor and report on testing progress, provide detailed and accurate reports on testing activities, including progress, defect status, and quality metrics.Communicate testing status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including project managers and product owners.Point of contact for test and quality within customer projects and communication to internal and external stakeholdersFoster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional developmentWork closely with development teams to understand software features, design, and functionalityInterpret high and low-level designs and deployment topologies for target environments to establish appropriate test approaches for both functional and non-functional testingAlign test processes across projects, Identify and implement best practices for testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectivenessEnsure test activities adhere to established governance processesVerify that the testing process is compliant with industry standards, regulations, and best practices to maintain the organization's reputation and credibilityMonitor and improve the testing process: Continuously assess the effectiveness of the testing methods and processes, making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency and accuracyIdentify and mitigate risks related to software quality, including potential impacts on project timelines and deliverables.Proactively address issues and coordinate with teams to resolve defects and improve product quality.Stay updated with industry trends: Remain knowledgeable about software testing advancements, methodologies, and tools to keep the testing practices relevant and competitive.

Experience/Qualifications

Previous experience as Test lead or Test ManagerExperience of testing mission critical software solutionsStrong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skillsPassion for quality assurance and software testing

Desirable, but not essential

Holds ISTQB Advanced Test Manager QualificationExperience within the Emergency Services domainProficiency in Linux and Windows environmentsAtlassian, Confluence and Jira

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