Test Manager

Avenga is an international engineering firm helping businesses operate with AI at the core. With 6,000+ experts worldwide, we combine engineering expertise with AI-native thinking to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact across industries, technologies, and markets.

At the core of the role

As a Senior Test Manager, you will take full ownership of the testing lifecycle across various IT development projects. You will be responsible for defining the testing vision, establishing solid test frameworks, and ensuring that software delivery meets the highest quality standards. Acting as a key bridge between IT development and bank business units, you will translate project requirements into reliable test executions while keeping stakeholders and project managers clearly informed of overall quality status and progress.

Core skills you’ll bring

• Extensive Testing Background: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software testing, with at least 3 years specifically operating as a Project Test Manager.

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in managing, leading, and motivating a test team or general experience in leading people.

• Methodological Expertise: Deep knowledge of testing methodologies, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and testing support tools like JIRA and Zephyr Scale.

• Soft Skills & Adaptability: High independence, flexibility, and the ability to quickly orient yourself in new, unfamiliar environments. Excellent organizational skills and strong communication capabilities for interacting with both IT and business stakeholders.

• Added Advantages: Previous experience within a banking IT environment and familiarity with UML or Enterprise Architect (EA) is highly valued.

• Czech / Slovak and English language at an excellent level is essential.

The impact you'll create

• Test Leadership & Strategy: Create and maintain comprehensive test strategies and test approaches tailored to individual programs and projects.

• Team Management: Lead, coordinate, and mentor test coordinators and test analysts across different test levels within the team.

• Methodology & Optimization: Actively participate in shaping test methodologies and optimizing the use of supporting tools to improve team efficiency.

• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, structured reporting to project managers and stakeholders regarding test preparation, execution status, and the quality of delivered IT solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate smooth communication and alignment between technical IT teams and banking business units.

What supports your journey

• Pleasant working environment and stable background in one of the largest software development companies

• Space to work independently and creatively with the possibility to implement your own ideas and opportunities to learn new things and approaches

• You have the opportunity to influence your direction in the company

• High quality hardware and software, access to the latest technologies and specific projects

• Opportunities to improve your language skills, we are a major global player

• At Avenga, you'll get quality support in your development thanks to a wide range of internal and external training courses, so you can push the boundaries of your competences

• We offer you benefits such as life insurance and pension contribution, EN/DE/ES lessons, MultiSport card, sick days, meal allowance, lots of company events, offices in Prague Palmovka with quality amenities for lovers of sport, food and coffee, hybrid remote work after mutual agreement, and more

  People are at the core of Avenga. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to a respectful environment where everyone can be themselves, share their ideas, and feel that they belong.