Overview
We are looking for an experienced Test Release Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract to support testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and release management of packaged applications in an enterprise setting. The successful candidate will work closely with application owners and stakeholders to establish a consistent testing framework, define testing methodologies, and manage the controlled release of applications, ensuring quality standards are met and risks are effectively managed throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a test framework and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) approach for packaged applications.
- Define standard test case templates and testing methodologies based on application tiers and complexity.
- Coordinate UAT activities with application owners and stakeholders, ensuring test evidence is documented.
- Manage the end-to-end release process for packaged applications across multiple deployment waves.
- Track defect trends, test progress, and quality metrics, providing clear reporting on release readiness.
- Ensure releases adhere to governance, risk management, and change control processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and introduce test automation where feasible.
- Deliver controlled releases with clear documentation of change records and rollback strategies.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in application testing, test management, or release management within an enterprise environment.
- Experience with test management and ITSM tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and ServiceNow.
- Strong understanding of change management and ITIL-aligned release management practices.
- Proven skills in managing application testing cycles and defect lifecycles.
- Scripting skills to support test automation and process improvements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple applications and dependencies simultaneously.
- Preferred experience with UI test automation frameworks and financial services environments.