Test Automation Manager

#Innovation and Technology                    #Permanent Position
#International Mind-set                            #Challenging Projects

Fincons Group is an IT business consulting company that has been designing the digital future of leading companies on international markets for 40 years. Fincons Group built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems by building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, supporting clients step by step along their digital transformation journey. Fincons is a multinational with over 2,600 people and several offices worldwide (in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the USA), but above all, a Family Company where the founders play a strategic role with commitment and passion, grounding the company in the same principles of a united and caring family.

We firmly believe in the value of cooperation and in the contribution that every idea and intuition can bring. We believe that everyone’s effort can make a difference. Transforming knowledge into a strategic resource is our company mission, and we pursue it with the help of our most strategic asset: our people

To extend our growing team in the financial industry in Lugano (Switzerland), we are looking for a highly skilled Testing Automation Manager to lead and oversee our test automation strategy, frameworks, and processes. This role is critical in both designing the overall testing automation process and being highly hands-on in implementing automation solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with a high-performing and forward-focused agile team and stakeholders to identify and prioritize testing activities based on project requirements
• Define the Test Strategy and prepare detailed Test Plans to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Lead the development and execution of testing strategy with a strong focus on test automation using Tricentis TOSCA
• Take a hands-on approach in developing, maintaining, and optimizing automated test scripts, ensuring high coverage and reliability
• Manage and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance and support as needed
• Ensure seamless integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Test Manager with hands-on expertise in test automation
• Strong knowledge of Test Automation methodology and tools, with a deep focus on Tricentis TOSCA for automation
• Good understanding of additional testing tools such as Xray, Neoload, API testing, and ServiceNow
• Proven experience in establishing quality assurance processes and automation frameworks
• ISTQB Advanced Level Certification and Tricentis TOSCA Certification would be an advantage
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Italian

Location Requirement:

• Please note that a fully remote work policy is not offered for this role
• Candidates should be prepared to relocate to Canton Ticino/Switzerland
• Work-from-home days may be possible according to the Client's policy

Do not hesitate and apply now!

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