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Software Test Manager ( with Banking Experience a MUST)
Nairobi, NairobiJob Title: Software Testing Manager (Banking Experience a must)
Location: Fully on-site
Job Type - Contract
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Testing Manager with a strong background in the banking industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the testing efforts for banking applications, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet regulatory and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Fully on-site
Job Type - Contract
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Testing Manager with a strong background in the banking industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the testing efforts for banking applications, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet regulatory and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and processes for banking software applications.
- Lead and manage a team of software testers, ensuring efficient and effective testing activities.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to define testing requirements and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security policies, and industry best practices.
- Design and execute test cases, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
- Oversee test automation initiatives and ensure the adoption of modern testing tools and frameworks.
- Monitor and report on test progress, defects, and overall software quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the testing team to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage testing environments and ensure proper configuration and data setup.
- Work closely with project managers to align testing activities with project timelines and deliverables.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Experience in the banking or financial services industry is mandatory.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, UFT, Appium, etc.).
- Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and security standards.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications.
- Experience with cloud-based testing and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with core banking systems and digital banking platforms.