QA Test Manager

Overview

In this role you drive quality across secure government software and systems within the Digital and Data technology team. You define and implement test strategies aligned to ISO standards and business needs, shaping test solutions for complex projects. You lead a testers’ team, ensuring end-user sign-off and fit-for-purpose defect management. You work closely with stakeholders to optimise testing processes while advancing the UK government’s data-driven, secure technology mission. A strong focus on leadership, testing excellence, and collaboration makes this an impactful opportunity.

Pay / Benefits

• Civil Service Pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual leave 25 days
• On-site gym, nursery, café and restaurant
• Season ticket loan and bike loan
• Shuttle bus between Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Responsibilities

• Define and implement test strategies meeting ISO standards for diverse projects
• Improve and optimise testing processes and tooling
• Produce required supporting documentation for proposed solutions
• Lead and manage a team of testers ensuring end-user sign-off
• Coordinate with colleagues to align defect management with operational priorities
• Design test models and leverage automation testing across multiple testing types
• Utilise defect tracking tools to manage issues and drive remediation
• Engage with stakeholders to agree on testing approaches and outcomes

Key requirements

• ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 or equivalent
• Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience
• Level 3 IT/Computing qualification or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of SQL scripts for database interrogation
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure)
• Awareness of Virtual Machine management tools (e.g., VMware)
• Knowledge of test management tools
• Awareness of non-functional testing techniques

• Interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Stakeholder management and influencing abilities
• Mentoring and team leadership
• Automation testing
• Defect tracking tools
• Functional, system integration, regression, non-functional, user acceptance and operational acceptance testing

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