Assistant Test Manager
Job Summary
The Assistant Test Manager will support the planning, coordination, and execution of software testing activities for mission-critical IT systems. The role involves leading a team of Test Engineers while remaining hands-on with functional and automation testing. You will also collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage SIT, UAT, and regression testing
- Lead and mentor a team of Test Engineers
- Oversee functional and end-to-end testing execution
- Manage defects and drive resolution with development teams
- Coordinate with project stakeholders and system engineers
Required Skills
- 3-4 years software testing experience
- 2+ years team leadership experience
- Proficiency in JIRA, Postman, Playwright, and Azure DevOps
- Strong knowledge of STLC, API testing, and defect management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Test Manager in planning and managing SIT, UAT, Regression, DR, and Verification Testing activities.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of Test Engineers, assigning tasks and monitoring testing progress.
- Execute and oversee functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test reports, and testing documentation.
- Manage defects, lead defect triage sessions, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Support API and automation testing using tools such as Postman and Playwright.
- Coordinate with project managers, developers, system engineers, and business users throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3–4 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
- At least 2 years of experience leading or mentoring testing teams.
- Experience in customer-facing roles and stakeholder management.
- Strong knowledge of manual testing, STLC, SIT/UAT, API testing, and defect management.
- Familiarity with testing tools such as JIRA, Postman, Playwright, Azure DevOps, or TestRail.
- Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.