Senior Test Manager//W2 Contract//investment banking or heavy financial services

Overview

Remote
Contract - W2
Contract - long

Skills

Test Management
Investment Banking
Test Strategy
Software Development
Test Methods
Drive Testing
Test Plans
Regression Analysis
Acceptance Testing
Reporting
Management
Defect Management
Collaboration
Product Management
Software Quality Assurance
Leadership
Automated Testing
Selenium
Cypress
JUnit
TestNG
Data Flow
Financial Services
Investment Management
Testing
Trading
Financial Software
Java
Python
C#
Computer Science
Information Technology
EXT
IMG

Job Details

Title or Role: Test Manager

Location: 100% Remote

Length of Contract: 6 months

TEST manager with at least 10 years current SDET Test Management exp., with investment banking or heavy financial services

Position Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Test Manager to build, manage, and evolve the testing function within our technology organization. This role is ideal for an experienced testing professional who combines leadership capabilities with hands-on technical expertise, including automated testing and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving high-quality software delivery across a complex multi-asset investment management platform and will be responsible for standing up testing services, including frameworks, tools, teams, and best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement testing strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive testing strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and software development lifecycle. This includes establishing test methodologies, processes, and standards.
  • Establish and evolve testing frameworks and tools: Select, implement, and maintain appropriate test automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure to support efficient and effective testing across various platforms and technologies.
  • Drive test automation and SDET practices: Champion the adoption of test automation best practices and integrate SDET principles into the development process, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable automated tests.
  • Oversee test planning and execution: Lead the planning, design, and execution of all testing activities, including functional, non-functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Manage defects and reporting: Establish and manage the defect management process, ensuring timely identification, tracking, and resolution of defects. Provide regular, clear, and concise reports on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide testing insights, and ensure a shared understanding of quality goals.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing, with at least 3 years in a Test Manager or similar leadership role.
  • Proven experience building and scaling testing functions from the ground up, including establishing processes, teams, and tools.
  • Deep hands-on expertise in test automation, including experience with various automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, Pytest).
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with SDET principles and practices.
  • Solid technical background with the ability to understand complex system architectures and data flows, particularly within financial services or investment management.
  • Experience with testing multi-asset trading platforms or similar complex financial systems is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#).

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) preferred.

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