About the role

  • Digital Software Test Lead developing test strategies for financial services software. Leading a team of testers and driving automated testing with a hybrid work model in Australia.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans for manual and automated testing across multiple projects.
  • Ensure testing standards, processes, and methodologies are consistent and aligned across the Product and Innovation team.
  • Lead and manage a team of manual and automation testers, providing mentorship and fostering continuous improvement.
  • Oversee resource allocation, performance reviews, and career development for testing team members.
  • Drive automated test script development, execution, and maintenance using industry-standard tools.
  • Conduct manual testing for complex scenarios and edge cases where automation is not applicable.
  • Perform regression, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure product quality.
  • Track and report on defects, test coverage, and quality metrics to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business analysts to define acceptance criteria and integrate CI/CD practices into testing processes.
  • Stay up to date with the latest testing tools and best practices, recommending improvements and enhancing automation coverage.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Software Test Lead or Senior QA Engineer with expertise in manual and automation testing.
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, test design techniques, and test management tools.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG) and scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience leading and managing a team of testers, including resource allocation and performance management.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Prior Knowledge and Skills Experience in the financial services industry, particularly testing financial software products.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based testing platforms and performance testing tools.
  • ISTQB or equivalent certification in software testing.

Benefits

  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
  • Income Protection Insurance & Salary Continuance
  • Generous Bereavement & Compassionate Leave
  • Private Health Insurance discount
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Death & TPD Insurance
  • Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
  • Hands-On, Team-Customized Training, including SS&C University
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Job title

Software QA Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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