Senior Test Manager - Core Banking Platform
HybridDüsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job Summary
Define and own the overall test strategy, test planning, and resource management across Core Banking delivery initiatives. Lead and coordinate SIT, End-to-End Testing, and support UAT execution while ensuring adequate test coverage for functional and non-functional requirements. Manage test execution, delivery timelines, and testing commitments; drive defect management, prioritisation, resolution, and risk escalation. Govern quality gates, release readiness assessments, and go-live recommendations. Provide transparent reporting on testing progress, quality metrics, defects, and delivery risks. Act as the central point of contact for all testing and quality-related matters across Business, Development, Architecture, Operations, and Release Management. Drive test automation, CI/CD-aligned quality practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead, coach, and develop Test Leads, Test Engineers, and external testing resources while fostering a culture of accountability and quality excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Banking Technology or related field
- 5-10 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance or Delivery Management
- Proven delivery experience within Core Banking, Wealth Management or Financial Services
- Experience leading complex SIT, UAT and End-to-End testing programs
- Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles in regulated environments
- Experience managing distributed and international teams
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
- Delivery-oriented and execution-focused
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Proactive risk identification and escalation management
- German (C2 / Native)
- English (C2 / Native or near-native business proficiency)
Desired Qualifications
- ISTQB Advanced Level, Agile Testing or equivalent certification preferred
- French (professional working proficiency)
- Additional European language skills are advantageous
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