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Senior Test Manager


Company : NCS Group Australia


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley and AccessHQ are now all part of NCS Australia.About us:We are NCS Australia! We have brought together Australias best tech talent, working as one to harness technology and advance our communities, to make the extraordinary happen.We''re proud of our rich history of partnering with our clients to develop end to end digital technology solutions to accelerate their transformation and innovation journey. For over 40+ years our diverse global teams have delivered large-scale, mission-critical, multi-platform projects to governments and enterprises.Job DescriptionThe individual performing the role of Senior Test Manager should have a very strong understanding of appropriate test methodologies and processes and is responsible for planning and managing the execution of testing activities. They must be able to partake in planning testing strategy, preparing and reviewing test documentation, manage and provide guidance and mentoring to test analysts. At this level the person undertaking the position should have strong communication skills and will be responsible for scheduling testing activities and allocating work to junior staff.QualificationsStrong experience in software testing across diverse systems, technologies, and large-scale, multi-vendor environments.Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and the V-Model, with the ability to articulate their advantages, disadvantages, and application in testing.Proficient in both functional and non-functional testing, with a clear understanding of black box vs. white box testing, SDLC, relational databases, virtualization, and data privacy/masking requirements.Hands-on experience with defect tracking tools and conducting thorough test analysis using various documentation inputs.Skilled in web and web service testing approaches, with consideration for usability, performance, and compatibility.Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and consistently presents information clearly and concisely.Strong problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, and time management skills.Self-motivated quick learner with a customer-centric mindset, a systematic and process-driven approach, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Values integrity, professionalism, and continuous personal and professional development.Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.Additional InformationWhy join us:NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.Agencies:Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.Work rights and background checks:To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks #J-18808-Ljbffr