Our Technology teams are working together to improve how technology is used across our business as well as how we deliver it. As part of this transformation journey we’re increasing our inhouse test management capability and would like to bring in a Non functional Test Manager who can define and lead the non-functional test strategy across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining the processes, tools, infrastructure and ways of working to deliver on the strategy
Supporting the Test Managers and Test Partners within their Domains to ensure maximum adoption of the strategy and continuously increase coverage
Providing technical expertise within Domains when required to resolve identified technical issues
Collating governance metrics and use this data to drive subsequent improvements to non-functional processes
Contributing to the wider QA & Test community
Playing a key role in defining best practice and rolling out continuous improvement across all Domains
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
- 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Annual bonus scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Four day working week with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Private healthcare
Perks with over 850 retailers
- Free parking onsite
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Role-specific knowledge, skills & experience:
Knowledge
Significant knowledge of defining, developing and implementing non-functional test strategies
Excellent understanding of Quality Assurance and Testing
Excellent understanding of V-Model, Waterfall and Iterative development methodologies and how to apply test non-functional testing within them
Skills
Extensive hands-on engineering skills defining, developing and implementing non-functional test strategies including performance and operational acceptance testing
Extensive technical skills using open-source and commercial non-functional test tools (e.g. Neo-Load, J-Meter)
A good understanding of cloud technologies and security testing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relay important information in the most suited format for varied stakeholders
Quick on your feet, take solid decisions, and are flexible to see various sides of a situation. Your experience of building teams and relationships will be essential
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Strong 3rd party management skills
Strong understanding of the E2E delivery lifecycle featuring agile working at its heart
Experience
Significant experience with non-functional testing across various delivery methodologies
Has previously defined, developed and implemented non-functional test strategies
Has experience of working with outsourced testing suppliers