QA Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning and execution of UAT testing efforts, including all associated resources, to meet committed delivery dates.
• Supporting your team to deliver roadmaps effectively while working collaboratively with Engineering Managers , Product Managers and external clients to drive impactful initiatives.
• Own the delivery of key milestones in your domain, set clear goals and objectives, monitor progress, and proactively address any obstacles or bottlenecks.
• Line manage your team, giving them support and guidance needed to grow their career at R3 
• Contribute to and maintain quality standards, enforcing appropriate testing tools, test techniques and test automation
• Ensure your team is setup for success and embodies the R3 operating principles.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA Engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members to strengthen team skills and cohesion.
• Foster a mindset of continuous improvement in your teams QA processes, methodologies, and tools for optimal productivity and collaboration.
• Act as the main point of contact for cross-functional teams, effectively communicating project status, risks, and achievements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• You have experience of leading a small to medium QA team, with an ability to select appropriate testing techniques and tools that deliver high impact.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Diligent and effective in assessing risk and impact and be able to produce plans to address and mitigate the identified risks.
• Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience developing and supporting a team of QA Engineers in their personal growth and career progression. 
• R3 is a leading enterprise technology firm specialising in digital solutions for regulated financial markets. You have a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. 
• The ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to haves: [Optional]

• You have worked in domains where high-availability and performance matters. 
• Familiarity of Infrastructure as Code tools like Helm, Terraform or alternative solutions.  
• Experience running UAT test Cycles.