Test Manager

**Work type**:
Full Time**Location**:
Brisbane**Job type**:
IT**Applications close**:
**Test Manager**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

**What you’ll be doing**:
The objective of the Test Manager role is to act as a source of expertise and leadership on testing for IT. They will be an advocate of testing, have a thorough understanding of the importance of testing and will be responsible for advising on best practise to small projects and / or to stream within larger projects and programs. The role will also coach junior test analysts if present in a given project, as well as to lead small teams of testers to complete a given test phase of a project.
- Plan and execute all testing phases including, System Test, System Integration Test and User Acceptance Test.
- Create test artefacts including Test Strategy, Test Plan and Test cases.
- Execute manual and automated test scripts.
- Identify and track test defects and execute defect managment.
- Maintain governance across all delivery components for audit traceability.
- Provide timely and relevant metrics-based reporting on the testing process.
- Collaborate with build teams to esnrue timely delivery of code releases and accurate close out of defects.
- Manage all resources working within the team, including contractors and vendors.
- Provide support to other project teams including data migration, integration and solution architecture in relation to their testing activities (where required).

**You’ll be great for this role if you have...**:

- Bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science (or equivalent background)
- ISTQB qualification or equivalent
- 5+ years of expereince as a Test Manager
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, qMetry and DevSecOps
- Experience in various delivery methodologies including Waterfall and Agile

**Desirable but not essential...**:

- Masters degree in IT or Computer Science.
- Experiance working with cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Experience with Java, C++ or C Coding.
- Previous airline industry experience.

**What you’ll get from us**:
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
- One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- ‘Dress for Your Day’ - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

**When everyone is included, everyone wins**:
**Ready to apply?**:
We’re ready to hear from you.