Job Description Job Title: Test Manager (Intermediate) Location: Swords – Onsite / Hybrid / Offsite (2 days onsite) Contract / Permanent: 6 Months with further extension.
( Aligned to Census **** testing programme (long-term engagement supporting Census **** delivery)
Start date: Mid-March early April Client Nature of Services – Brief Overview The Client is undertaking a large-scale digital transformation as part of Census ****, introducing online Census submission, CRM-driven field operations, and mobile-enabled field staff.
To support this transformation, a dedicated test team has been established to plan, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive end-to-end Census testing programme.
The Senior Test Manager will lead testing strategy and execution across multiple programmes, ensuring high-quality delivery of mission-critical digital systems that support Census ****.
Mandatory Requirements (Pass / Fail)
1. Experience o Minimum 5+ years of substantial professional experience in the specialised testing field (Senior level)
2. Qualifications o ISTQB Foundation certification or equivalent.
3. English Language o Fluency in English is mandatory o CV must indicate native or non-native proficiency o Non-native speakers must demonstrate CEFR C2 level or equivalent (certificate preferred but not mandatory) Desirable Qualifications / Experience • Performance or security testing exposure.
Key Deliverable: The following requirements are not intended to be exhaustive.
Significant experience in the following is required.
· Test planning and preparation: Analyze Census test requirements, define test conditions, and create detailed test cases.
· Test execution: Coordinate functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing across multiple Census platforms.
· Defect management: Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
· Collaboration with developers and product teams: Clarify requirements, support triage sessions, and ensure shared understanding of quality expectations.
· Test data creation: Prepare and maintain test data sets to support various test cycles.
· Automation contribution: Support the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts where applicable.
· Documentation and reporting: Produce clear test reports, metrics, and evidence for release readiness.
· Continuous improvement: Suggest enhancements to processes, tools, and ways of working.
Requirements Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets : The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.
· Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, particularly Agile methodologies.
· Experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, · Ability to write clear, structured test cases and execute them independently.
· Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
· Strong communication skills for working with developers, BAs, and product owners.
· Test data creation: Prepare and maintain test data sets to support various test cycles.
· Automation contribution: Support the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts where applicable.
· Documentation and reporting: Produce clear test reports, metrics, and evidence for release readiness.
· Continuous improvement: Suggest enhancements to processes, tools, and ways of working.
Requirements Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets: The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.
· Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, particularly Agile methodologies.
· Experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, · Ability to write clear, structured test cases and execute them independently.
· Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
· Strong communication skills for working with developers, BAs, and product owners.
· Test data creation: Prepare and maintain test data sets to support various test cycles.
· Automation contribution: Support the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts where applicable.
· Documentation and reporting: Produce clear test reports, metrics, and evidence for release readiness.
· Continuous improvement: Suggest enhancements to processes, tools, and ways of working.