Test Consultant – Contract – Dublin – Hybrid3 days per week on site in Dublin Banking or FS experience Test Management or Leadership experience Market rate Experience Experience in software testing with Test leadership or test architecture role ideally in banking or financial services domain Proven experience establishing and governing testing strategies for complex, multi-team environments Experience with mobile application testing (i OS/Android), preferably React Native Track record of implementing shift-left testing practices Experience coordinating testing across multiple agile teams or value streams Technical Skills Understanding of test automation frameworks and best practices Understanding of API testing and backend testing Knowledge of the test pyramid and balanced testing approaches Experience with CI/CD pipelines and quality gates Understanding of non-functional testing (performance, accessibility, security)Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools Experience with metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision making Knowledge of risk-based testing methodologies Leadership & Soft Skills Strong leadership and team coordination abilities High level of gravitas and C level stakeholder interaction Ability to influence Excellent communication skills with ability to present to senior stakeholders Experience making and defending go/no-go decisions Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Skilled at facilitating meetings and driving consensus Ability to balance quality with delivery speed Experience managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)Experience with React Native and mobile app testing Background in Agile/SAFe methodologies Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies