Test Manager

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Test Manager

ABOUT US

At Flui Technologies we are all about progression and constantly challenging and developing ourselves as individuals and as a company.  We have been providing business critical solutions to customers in the utilities sector for over 20 years.  We deliver scalable and reliable transactional, data handling and analytics solutions.

As a company we are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations such that we are the first choice for continuing to provide services to them in the long term.

We champion ‘Growth from Within’, both for individuals to challenge themselves to grow, seize opportunities and enjoy continuous development, whilst also investing in our demonstrable talent as the future leaders of our business and industry.

Flui Technologies is part of the Jonas Software Operating Group within Constellation Software Inc. The Jonas Group are the leading provider of enterprise full-service software solutions to a number of vertical markets including the following hospitality focused industries: Education, Foodservices, Leisure, Club, and Attractions.  Jonas has over 60,000 customers, in over 17 countries worldwide.   Jonas’ focus is on creating long term relationships with our customers and ensuring we meet and exceed their software and service needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As the Research and Development Team’s Testing Manager at Flui Technologies, you will be responsible for defining, establishing and implementing test strategies across our products, ensuring there are comprehensive testing and valdation processes throughout the product development lifecycle.   

You will have extensive utility industry   and software testing experience in addition to being an exceptional team player. 

You will lead a team of skilled professionals, collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to ensure the robustness and reliability of our products, assuring all deliveries to customers are fit for purpose and are ISO compliant.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTILES

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Strategy

• Design and execute comprehensive testing strategies for all R&D projects and products, with a focus on test automation to ensure high-quality results

• Collaborate with scrum teams and test leads to ensure a unified approach to product testing, aligning processes and best practices across all products

• Work closely with Flui project managers, product owners, service delivery managers, and support teams to ensure that quality, compliance, and industry standards are consistently met

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in testing techniques and technology, identifying and implementing relevant solutions to enhance our product.

Testing Process Management

• Oversee the execution of testing protocols for manual, automated and performance testing to ensure thorough and reliable results

• Establish and uphold rigorous testing procedures to proactively identify and resolve potential issues early in the development process

• Play a key role in designing and evolving KPI data to demonstrate the effectiveness of our testing processes within R&D.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of experienced testing professionals fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement

• Provide guidance on testing methodologies and best practices

• Analyse testing data and feedback to identify opportunities for process improvements and product enhancements

• Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.

Industry Knowledge

• An essential part of the role is to bring solid industry knowledge to the technical teams

• Knowledge of the industry in which Flui operates (Utility industry market messaging and orchestration/Smart meter messaging and management/ DIP Adaptor and DCC Adaptor) is essential for this role as is the willingness to adapt and stay current with continuing industry change.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified or relevant experience

• Superb Stakeholder management and organisational ability

• Proven experience with complex testing strategies and integrating them within scrum

• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• ADO Experience (or similar) is essential.

WHY JONAS SOFTWARE?

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative global organisation

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Opportunities for career growth within our expansive portfolio

• Join a collaborative environment that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a space where everyone can excel.

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT US

See what our employees say about us in the highlights video from our Jonas Annual Business Awards 2023  https://www.jonassoftware.co.uk/insights and our ‘Every Person Matters’ video from our Jonas Annual Business Awards 2024 https://www.jonassoftware.co.uk/why-jonas/people-culture/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Any offer of employment is subject to the right to live and work in the UK, satisfactory business references, medical and DBS checks.

LOCATION

• Remote

• The position is based in the UK.

BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave

• 10 days rolling sick plan, including extended illness pay

• Pension 5% EE and 4% ER (increases after 3 years to a max of 6%)

• Life Assurance 4x base salary

• Private Health Insurance

• Option to join the CSI Employee Share Purchase Scheme

• Personal Travel Insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted high street retailer scheme.

MUCH MORE THAN A BENEFIT

• Internal Learning & Development programmes 

• Internal Mentor programme

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you

• Jonas Europe & Jonas Global networking events (JABAs, GROW, JSA). Join communities, build networks and collaborate with your colleagues across the Global Group.

OUR DEIB COMMITMENT

Our people define us and, at Jonas, we believe that diversity in all its forms enriches our organisation and drives innovation. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. Come and be part of a team where your unique background and experiences are celebrated!

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals and we are committed to creating an interview and hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for everyone.

FLEX WORKS CULTURE

Here at Jonas Software UK & Europe, we see flexibility as a game-changer. We truly believe that working flexibly together helps to increase our innovation, growth and productivity, as well as supports our employees’ wellbeing and helps to provide great places to work.
 
For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: working location, number of hours/days worked, different start and finishing times, flexible lunch break arrangements, agreed core hours, flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours. 
 
Many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
 

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More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals.  Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa.  Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

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