Engineering Manager - Quality EngineeringLondon, UK Req #1132
13 November 2024
From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to an omni-channel business serving millions of customers… we're New Look.
Our purpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. Our values motivate us every day: we play to win, we're customer-obsessed and we work as one.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager who can lead the automation and manual testing plus the operation of our Quality Engineering capabilities and Environments Management. You will be responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of test procedures, Quality Engineering best practice, selection of quality engineering tooling and the testing of the products under development as well as Quality Assurance on all projects and programmes at New Look. Providing an in-depth knowledge around the use of automation, the implementation into the SDLC and effectively take ownership as the SME within Technology to deliver Quality Engineering best practice.
As Quality Engineer Manager, you will be supporting, leading and encouraging teams and individuals, helping them to be at their best. Design, create and deliver a quality engineering function to improve the availability, scalability, performance, and efficiency of our internal or customer-facing services.
Responsibilities: Support, lead, and encourage teams and individuals to design, create, and deliver a quality engineering function and test strategies.Proven ability to use initiative to deliver tested solutions to technical and business problems under tight deadlines.Ability to work with and manage on and offshore 3rd party test partners.Provide expert guidance and recommendations regarding test automation services and solutions.Work closely with Software Engineering as well as the Infrastructure and Platform development teams.Collaborate with the overall strategy, engineering, and architecture aspect of the SDLC process.Be an active part of the tech management team, supporting the Head of Engineering.Contribute to the group OKRs and house delivery, defining and driving appropriate strategies.Contribute towards larger, strategic, portfolio work.Contribute to the stability and security of the environment.Ensure a sustainable environments management process across Technology.Engage in service capacity planning and demand forecasting.Define process and best practices for reliable and timely delivery of quality products.Communicate work status regularly with a clear articulation of design choices.Lead, develop and maintain knowledge of automation and manual testing best practices.Ensure quality engineering function supports the rapid development of business systems.Review and approve statements of work and deliverables for testing by external providers.Manage relationships with third-party test resource providers.About You: Skills: In-depth knowledge of Software Testing Lifecycle, including hands-on experience with various Automation tools.Strong understanding of Testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.Proficient in creating test strategies and test plans.Innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Experience: Extensive experience as a Test Manager, with a strong background in manual and automated testing.Experience in Retail domain would be an advantage.Worked on complex projects involving multiple parties and vendors.Defined appropriate approach, standards, and testing methods for multiple Projects.Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.ISTQB Advanced advantageous.Additional course or certification in Quality Assurance.Experience of successful multi-project delivery with team sizes of 10+.Experience of managing matrix teams across multiple locations.Strong understanding of all stages in an iterative lifecycle and delivery approaches/methodologies.Leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop your team to deliver value early and often.Ability to develop best practice and embed this into the wider engineering team.Lead by example, motivate and reward the best work from individuals.Build a safe and trusting team environment.Desire to do the right thing, always.Why New Look? The amazing people, the fashion – there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression.
You'll also receive these amazing benefits:
Monthly 25% off privilege vouchers for family and friends.Season ticket loans.Apply now to find out more! We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.
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