About this role
The Senior Test Manager – Core Banking Solutions is responsible for planning, coordinating and governing all testing activities across Core Banking delivery initiatives. The role ensures that software releases meet agreed quality standards and are delivered in a predictable, controlled and efficient manner.
The Senior Test Manager acts as the primary quality lead within a program or portfolio of projects and works closely with Delivery Leads, Business Stakeholders, Development Teams, Release Management and Clients to ensure successful test execution and release readiness.
This is a hands-on delivery role requiring proactive leadership, strong ownership and active management of risks, defects, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
Define and own the overall test strategy, test planning, and resource management across projects and releasesLead and coordinate SIT, End-to-End Testing, and support UAT executionEnsure adequate test coverage for functional and non-functional requirementsManage test execution, delivery timelines, and testing commitmentsDrive defect management, prioritisation, resolution, and risk escalationGovern quality gates, release readiness assessments, and go-live recommendationsProvide transparent reporting on testing progress, quality metrics, defects, and delivery risksAct as the central point of contact for all testing and quality-related matters across Business, Development, Architecture, Operations, and Release ManagementDrive test automation, CI/CD-aligned quality practices, and continuous improvement initiativesLead, coach, and develop Test Leads, Test Engineers, and external testing resources while fostering a culture of accountability and quality excellence Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Banking Technology or related fieldISTQB Advanced Level, Agile Testing or equivalent certification preferredProfessional Experience
5-10 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance or Delivery ManagementProven delivery experience within Core Banking, Wealth Management or Financial ServicesExperience leading complex SIT, UAT and End-to-End testing programsStrong understanding of software delivery lifecycles in regulated environmentsExperience managing distributed and international teamsStrong ownership and accountability mindsetDelivery-oriented and execution-focusedExcellent stakeholder management skillsProactive risk identification and escalation managementLanguage Requirements
Mandatory
German (C2 / Native)English (C2 / Native or near-native business proficiency)Preferred
French (professional working proficiency)Additional European language skills are advantageous We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
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