Software Test Manager

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, either 5 days, 8.40am to 5.20pm or 4 days 6.40am to 5.20pm.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for the verification of software of engineering products, as well the supervision of the software testing team. The main duties of the role include:

• Liaise with Engineering and R&D teams to determine current and future test requirements in order to plan and coordinate resourcing for each project.
• Daily supervision of the Software Test Engineering Team, including conducting appraisals and assisting in the recruitment of new staff.
• Coordinate the daily activities of the Software Test Engineering Team, setting objectives and reviewing quality and performance against objectives.
• Report on status of test projects to direct and senior management.
• Create test strategies for standalone software products or new products containing software.
• Develop the Software Test team's understanding of software and analyser platforms in order to develop appropriate test protocols and broaden team expertise.
• Create, locate and acquire data required for testing assignments.
• Estimate Software Testing activities as required by the Project Manager.
• Create verification test cases to assure: Quality, Functionality, Reliability and Usability of standalone software products or products containing software.
• Execute test cases on standalone software products or products containing software.
• Identify and record software defects within a problem-tracking system.
• Ensure Software Test team deliverables are of a high quality standard and comply with appropriate internal procedures and International standards.
• Partake in reviews to determine the status of software and associated products to ensure products released by Randox have been suitably verified.
• Assist in training of company staff in use of internally developed software products.

• Qualified to degree level in a software related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working within a Software Test environment.
• Familiarity with at least 2 of the following programming languages: C#, C++, Delphi, VB and Java.
• Excellent knowledge of software testing processes and testing methodologies such as V-Model, Waterfall and Agile.
• Experience working to strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of both manual and automated software testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous management experience.
• Previous software manager experience.
• Experience in the use of automated test software such as Ranorex.
• Experience in the use of bug tracking software such as SpiraPlan.