Test Manager

THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH YOUTEST MANAGERLead quality engineering across the platforms shaping the next chapter of VanquisWeve invested heavily in modernising our technology landscape. The opportunity now is to strengthen quality engineering across Salesforce MuleSoft integrations and enterprise data flows giving our teams clear risk-based evidence that every change is a Test Manager youll lead test strategy portfolio planning quality governance automation and people leadership across the testing practice. Youll protect customer colleague and regulatory outcomes while helping our teams deliver change with More to the StoryThis role is just one part of a much bigger transformation. Explore our Technology & Change careers page to meet the teams discover our technology journey and see how you can help share whats Technology & Change at Vanquis: Job Board Dayforce JobsHow youll make an impact: Youll So thatOwn and evolve the Quality Engineering strategy standards controls quality gates and is consistent auditable and aligned to customer regulatory and delivery portfolio-level planning across test demand resources environments data and initiatives have credible plans clear priorities and the right capability at the right the automation roadmap for Copado Robotic Testing API integration and data investment improves speed reliability coverage and release evidence-based recommendations through governance release-readiness and risk stakeholders can make clear accountable decisions on quality and residual across product engineering architecture delivery operations risk and business is embedded earlier and cross-team constraints are resolved manage coach and develop Test Leads and Test practice builds an inclusive accountable and sustainable pipeline of testing this role matters:Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. This role is central to release confidence and production quality ensuring risks are identified evidenced and managed before change reaches customers and work closely with product engineering architecture delivery operations risk security data and business teams translating technical quality evidence into clear decisions and accountable residual-risk Quality Engineering approach:We believe inWhat that meansRisk-based qualityCoverage evidence and controls are proportionate to customer impact regulatory exposure and business criticalityAutomation with purposeReusable automation targets valuable journeys and is integrated into CI/CD quality gatesQuality built inTesting starts early with traceability and ownership from requirements through to releaseEvidence-led decisionsQuality data is translated into clear business impact recommendations and residual riskContinuous improvementPeople process environments data observability and governance evolve through measurable outcomesTechnology and testing stack:Core platformsQuality engineering and automationSalesforce: Sales Cloud Service Cloud and Financial Services CloudCopado Robotic Testing and Copado pipelinesMuleSoft 4 Anypoint Platform and API ManagerAzure DevOps CI/CD quality gates and work-item traceabilityREST SOAP Platform Events and event-driven integrationsAPI integration end-to-end and automated regression testingEnterprise data flows JSON XML CSV and DataWeaveMUnit SOQL Salesforce CLI logs and distributed tracingCloudHub or Runtime Fabric environmentsTest data environment controls evidence capture and quality metricsEssential experience Substantial quality engineering and test management experience across complex integrated enterprise delivery. Proven people leadership including coaching development performance management recruitment and workforce planning. Expertise in risk-based test strategy planning estimation governance defect management quality metrics and release-readiness decision support. Strong Salesforce MuleSoft API integration and data-testing experience with automated regression delivered through CI/CD. Advanced experience of Copado Robotic Testing or equivalent modern test-automation tooling including reusable frameworks and quality gates. Confident senior-stakeholder communication with the ability to turn technical evidence into business impact trade-offs and clear decisions. Awareness of regulated environments UK GDPR secure data handling audit evidence and ITIL/ITSM change but not essential ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or another relevant senior test-management qualification. Copado Robotic Testing accreditation or equivalent demonstrable implementation experience. Relevant Salesforce or MuleSoft certification or strong practical experience across their platforms. Experience in financial services fintech consumer lending cards or retail banking technology. Experience leading managers Test Leads or multidisciplinary test teams across a portfolio of concurrent development:Youll have the opportunity to shape the Quality Engineering practice influence standards across major technology platforms lead improvement initiatives and develop your leadership impact across a broad portfolio of VanquisBenefits & CultureLearning & Wellbeing Award-Winning EmployerGreat Place to Work Certified Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026 Armed Forces Friendly Employer Bronze LinkedIn LearningAccess to learning resources to support your growth and development Flexible Hybrid WorkingA balanced approach to office and home working Two Volunteering DaysPaid time to support causes that matter to you Inclusive CultureA workplace where colleagues are supported respected and encouraged to be themselves Enhanced Family LeaveSupporting colleagues through important life moments Up to 10% Pension ContributionHelping you plan and prepare for the future Paid Birthday LeaveAn extra day off to celebrate you 2530 Days Annual LeaveTime away to rest reset and recharge Career Development OpportunitiesSupport to build skills grow your career and shape what comes nextReady to shape whats nextIf youre an experienced test leader who can combine strong quality governance modern automation and inclusive people leadership wed love to hear from Next Chapter agency informationOur Talent Acquisition team manages all recruitment activity directly. We work with approved recruitment partners whereadditionalsupport is CVssubmittedwithout prior agreement from Vanquis Talent Acquisition will be considered direct applications and no agency fees will be payable.