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Current vacancies: 11

Test Analyst - Automation

Location:LondonReference:AG1008-15
Duration:6 MonthsStart Date:September 2010

This financial organisation has a requirement for a Tester with particular skills within test automation. Working alongside the Test Manager, you will create manual and automated test scripts based on business specification documentation, identify relevant data, maintain data, execute scripts and track/raise defects. Ideally you will have experience of Microsoft .NET environments/SQL Server. It is beneficial to have experience of C#, VBScript or JScript and any knowledge of Visual Studio 2005/2008. It is essential to have a particular strength with test automation tools, such as QTP or Test Complete. Knowledge of the financial industry (Pensions, Asset etc) and the ISEB qualification would also be highly desired. This role is for an immediate start in Sept 2010.

Rate: £250+ per day

Test Analyst - Automation - QTP

Location:M4 corridorReference:AG1008-16
Duration:3 months initiallyStart Date:ASAP

Urgent requirement for an experienced Tester, with strong Automation background to support Financial Projects team in the creation of Regression Test packs using QTP. In addition, the analyst will be responsible for Acceptance Testing and co-ordinating UAT. QTP and QC experience is essential for this role, with strong SQL, Sharepoint Server and VB Scripting skills advantageous. Candidates must have proven track record in creation and delivery of Automated regression test packs using QTP. This is an end to end role, with the Test Analyst responsible for High-Level test plan and script creation, execution, issue resolution, progress and test reporting. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are therefore mandatory. This is initially a 3 month role based in the M4 corridor with a leading Financial services organisation.

Rate: £350+ per day

Test Coordinator, Banking

Location:LondonReference:RH1009-01
Duration:6 MonthsStart Date:ASAP

Test Coordinator, London, Banking. An interesting project for a small investment house, coordinating the testing effort of a virtualisation project, moving the core business applications to a SAN/VMware environment. You will be required to work alongside the Programme Manager, creating a business focussed, pragmatic test approach, covering everything from requirement capture, high level test plans, low level test scripts and test environment specification. You will need experience of defining test strategies within organisations with little or no existing test set up, gaining buy-in from senior management and be able to carry out hands on testing when required. You will require an Investment Management/Banking background.

Non-Functional Test Lead - Security

Location:South EastReference:AG1008-18
Duration:3 MonthsStart Date:September 2010

Experienced Test Lead required for the delivery of a Non-functional test strategy and execution for a complex online banking project.

Specifically focused on Security and OAT, the Test Lead is required to define approach and methodology, with responsibility for managing Test Deliverables for entire project life cycle.

The Test Lead will be responsible for taking complex, non-functional requirements and converting into robust test solutions.

Security testing will focus on (but not limited to) Fail-Over, Authentication, Denial of Service Attacks and Disaster Recovery.

It is essential that you have a proven track record of creating Technical Test plans and can demonstrate successful delivery of Non-functional testing on large IT projects.

Strong Team Leading and Management skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Test & QA Manager, Insurance, London - Permanent

Location:LondonReference:RH1008-09
Duration:PermanentStart Date:September

Test & QA Manager, London, Global Insurance organisation. An opportunity to lead an existing Test and QA Function, ensuring the highest levels of quality are achieved as this organisation delivers a major strategic change to its core business systems,

You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the existing Test Policy, Strategies and QA Controls. Managing the existing team, comprising Permanent, Contract and 3rd Party resources, work with project and programme and business managers to advise and consult on testing best practice, reporting into Director nd Programme Board Level.

You will have a demonstrable background of End to End Test Management within large programmes, utilising best practice techniques, methods and tools, possess a passion and enthusiasm for Testing and QA and the ability to lead teams through challenging projects.

Technical skills - HP/Mercury tools, Java/J2EE/.Net, SQL, Client Server

Business skills - London Markets/Lloyds Markets, Underwriting, Re-Insurance.

£85-90k, Bonus, Bens

Automation Test Lead, SAP, London - Permanent

Location:LondonReference:RH1008-6
Duration:PermanentStart Date:ASAP

Opportunity to join this global consultancies SAP Centre of Excellence, providing guidance and support to the development of new automation frameworks and methods. You will be responsible for leading engagements for major client programmes, acting as the main point of contact for the client in relation to test automation activities and ensuring the constant improvement of the delivery capabilities of the centre of excellence. You will need to possess excellent client facing skills, able to manage on and offshore resource, stakeholders and 3rd parties. Technically, you will have a proven background of automation within an SAP environment, defining frameworks (data driven, modular, BPT etc) and thorough knowledge of SAP.

Essential skills - HP/Mercury tools - QTP, Quality Centre, LoadRunner, eCATT.

Any certification in these tools would be advantageous. ISEB

QA Manager - Investment Banking - Server Re-Engineering, London - Permanant

Location:LondonReference:AG1007-21
Duration:PermanantStart Date:September/October 2010

Global Investment Bank requires a Technical Test Manager for multi-phase project to re-architect front to Back Office Listed Futures and Options processes.

This is a complex, technical, Server Side re-engineering project, involving multiple new technologies and management of third party system integrators and delivery resource.

Working alongside the Bank's Integration partner, The Test Manager will lead specialist teams responsible for reviewing the integrity, design and performance of its new systems and solutions, with end to end responsibility for the SDLC. If defects in performance and quality are identified, it will be the Test Managers responsibility to co-ordinate and manage testing and 3rd party resource to facilitate re-architecting the solution.

Significant Technical Test Management and Delivery experience is required, ideally within an Investment Banking environment. Previous experience of leading multiple, globally diverse testing steams is advantageous. Experience of leading multi-server, multi site projects and knowledge of multiple development methodologies (eg TDD, Waterfall, V-Model) is desirable.

Although this role places an emphasis on Technical ability, it is essential, that the Test Manager has strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to interact with business stakeholders at board level.

Rate: £80-90k per annum

QA Manager - Global Finance, Foreign Exchange, Trade Processing, London - Permanant

Location:LondonReference:AG1007-22B
Duration:PermanantStart Date:September/October 2010

We have an opportunity for an experienced Test Manager to take ownership for Testing and QA in FX, for a global Investment Bank.

The Test Manager will lead a Quality Assurance function for the Global Finance Foreign Exchange, Market Data, Pricing and Trade Processing teams. The teams are spread globally, with dedicated QA resource in on, near and off - shore locations. The Bank's goal is to improve quality of the products, streamline and further improve SDLC and define a strategic roadmap for the QA function, with an overall focus on delivery.

This is a high visibility role which interfaces with multiple business areas across Global Finance, Debt, Sales and Research. This role is as much about winning hearts as influencing minds and therefore strong communication and stakeholder management skills are vital.

Significant Test Management and Delivery experience is required, ideally within an Investment Banking environment. Previous experience of leading globally diverse teams is essential.

For the right candidate, this role has the potential to grow into a Global QA Management role, with additional responsibility for all of Foreign Exchange IT.

Rate: £80-90k per annum

QA Manager - Investment Banking: Commodities, London - Permanant

Location:LondonReference:AG1007-22A
Duration:PermanantStart Date:September/October 2010

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced test consultant to shape and manage testing and QA for a Global Investment Bank, in the area of Commodities

Commodities are a growing business area for the bank and Greenfield in terms of current testing and QA activity. This is an opportunity to create something from scratch and take responsibility for development of the end- to-end testing process.

The Test manager will define and manage strategy, deliverables, methodologies and process, providing strategic leadership and technical guidance.

This role requires significant test management experience gained within a Financial services background. Investment Banking/Commodities experience is advantageous. In addition, strong Stakeholder management expertise is essential, with the ability to communicate and influence at board level key to success.

Experience of IT Risk management and management of 3rd party Solution Providers, System Integrators and off shore resource is also required.

Rate: £80-90k per annum

Test Lead/Manager, Permanent, Finance, Sussex

Location:SussexReference:RH1007-07
Duration:PermanentStart Date:ASAP

An opportunity to join this rapidly expanding global service provider, dedicated to one of their flagship accounts, providing testing services to a number of projects within a large ongoing programme of work.

Reporting into the Programme Test Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the test strategy, providing test estimations and the day to day management of a test team, ensuring the smooth running of test planning and execution, identify areas suited to automation (HP/Mercury tools) manage the defect database and provide Snr Management with regular updates/status reports. Ideally you will have a background of working with multiple suppliers, on/offshore resource, large high profile projects with financial/banking clients and possess a techincal knowledge of the HP/Mercury Suite - either LoadRunner, BPT, QTP, Quality Centre etc.

Permanent Test Manager, Finance, Sussex

Location:SussexReference:RH1006-4
Duration:SussexStart Date:ASAP

An opportunity has come up for an experienced, client facing Test Manager to join this global consulting organisation, working on one of their key financial clients in Sussex.

You would be responsible for defining, shaping and managing testing projects utilising on-site/offshore resource models. Working closely with the client to define requirements, manage expectations and present progress reports

Ideally, you will have a background managing large teams of onsite/offsite resource models, have extensive end to end knowledge of the testing life cycle, demonstrable experience of planning and monitoring of all testing activities, knowledge of testing tools, a strong financial or banking business knowledge and ideally be a Specialist/Certified in any industry maturity models.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Test Manager that is looking to develop their career within a consulting environment and gain valuable experience of working for a major player in the global testing market.