Test Director – Test Strategy, Test Automation, CI/CD – Perm / Contract, Hybrid, Sheffield, up to £110k base / £700-850pd Inside IR35
Our client, a leading financial institution, with a strong global presence are looking for an experienced Test Director to join the business.
As part of the global Operations and Automation function, you will be responsible for building a comprehensive technology strategy for testing across strategy and operations. This role requires a proactive leader able to lead testing excellence across multiple teams and geographic locations.
The suitable candidate will have proven experience delivering effective test strategies within financial services and/or global environments.
Key responsibilities
• Develop and oversee a global test strategy, ensuring business and technical objectives are met.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of Test Managers, Engineers and QA professionals across multiple regions.
• Lead the adoption and integration of modern test automation tools and methodologies.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices in testing.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define testing requirements and deliverables.
Key skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, including demonstrable experience in a senior leadership role.
• Strong expertise in test automation, performance testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• In-depth understanding of the banking and financial services industry, including regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
