Test Consultant – Contract – Dublin – Hybrid3 days per week on site in DublinBanking or FS experienceTest Management or Leadership experienceMarket rateExperienceExperience in software testing withTest leadership or test architecture role ideally in banking or financial services domainProven experience establishing and governing testing strategies for complex, multi-team environmentsExperience with mobile application testing (iOS/Android), preferably React NativeTrack record of implementing shift-left testing practicesExperience coordinating testing across multiple agile teams or value streamsTechnical SkillsUnderstanding of test automation frameworks and best practicesUnderstanding of API testing and backend testingKnowledge of the test pyramid and balanced testing approachesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and quality gatesUnderstanding of non-functional testing (performance, accessibility, security)Familiarity with test management and defect tracking toolsExperience with metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision makingKnowledge of risk-based testing methodologiesLeadership & Soft SkillsStrong leadership and team coordination abilitiesHigh level of gravitas and C level stakeholder interactionAbility to influenceExcellent communication skills with ability to present to senior stakeholdersExperience making and defending go/no-go decisionsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesSkilled at facilitating meetings and driving consensusAbility to balance quality with delivery speedExperience managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)Experience with React Native and mobile app testingBackground in Agile/SAFe methodologiesExperience with performance testing tools and methodologies