Testing and Assurance Manager

Exciting 12-month contract for a Testing and Assurance Manager

Your new company

You will be working for a Government Agency.

Your new role

Seeking to recruit an Assurance Manager in a temporary (contractor) capacity for a 12-month period.
The Assurance Manager will define, lead and own the test strategy, planning and execution for a new business critical, data-driven IT system implementation program of work.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will possess experience and proven abilities in not only establishing and leading testing and assurance teams but also hands-on experience with end-to-end testing of new multi-platform systems that involve complex data mastery, including matching and merging of disparate records.

  • Candidates should have full working rights in Australia (No sponsorship available).- Please do not apply if you do not have full working rights.
  • Candidates should be in Adelaide - Candidates outside of Adelaide will not be considered.
  • 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end system testing and quality assurance activities, including unit, system, integration, and UAT.
  • Experienced in defining and executing test strategies and plans that reduced duplicate effort, aligned with an automation first mindset, and delivered reusable test artefacts for both functional and non-functional tests.
  • Experience with Azure cloud platforms.
  • Detailed understanding of contemporary testing methodologies and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with test methodologies and best practice, automated testing tools and frameworks, test management tools and defect management and tracking systems, including CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and performance testing tools.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).
  • Understanding of Agile methodology and the ability to participate in key ceremonies.
  • Proven experience working within large complex environments.
  • Commercially sound with strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
  • Communicates orally and in writing in a manner that is clear, fluent and holds the audience’s attention, and prepares and delivers logical, sequential and succinct presentations.
  • Highly developed time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously while setting clearly defined objectives and priorities, reviewing and adjusting as required.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • A keen sense of initiative by being a self-starter, with a proactive approach to tasks and collaborations.
  • Extensive experience in building trusting and collaborative relationships with internal and Trusted external stakeholders to effectively influence and negotiate


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Testing
Ref:
2943490

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lyra Sarmah, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: +61 8 7221 4149

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