**Who We Are** Our client is a leading payment system company specializing in designing and building real-time, account-based payment infrastructures, applications, and services. They are committed to innovation and excellence, constantly driving the evolution of payment solutions in a dynamic and growing industry. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Test Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the testing process, ensuring the quality and reliability of our payment solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective testing strategies that align with our business goals. **What you'll be doing** + Analyze product documentation (Use Cases, User Stories, UML Diagrams) to develop detailed manual test cases. + Create and maintain comprehensive test suites to ensure full functional coverage. + Execute manual testing to validate application functionality and performance. + Define and implement test strategies aligned with project goals and timelines. + Plan and coordinate all testing activities, including defect management, test execution cycles, and reporting. + Oversee test automation architecture by working closely with an offshore Test Automation Engineer (who handles all technical implementation in Playwright). + Provide guidance on which test cases should be automated and ensure appropriate coverage through automation. + Organize and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions, ensuring active business stakeholder involvement. + Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectation management. + Collaborate with the overall Test Lead to ensure consistent and aligned testing practices across the organization. + Provide direction, support, and quality assurance oversight for offshore testing teams. **What you'll bring along** + Bachelor's degree in Informatics or a related field, or equivalent work experience. + Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in a Test Manager or Test Lead role. + Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. + Deep understanding of test management methodologies, practices, and tools. + Hands-on experience in manual testing and the ability to translate complex requirements into executable test cases. + Familiarity with test automation architecture and best practices (especially Playwright), with the ability to provide oversight and direction — without hands-on coding. + Experience in organizing and conducting User Acceptance Testing. + Ability to coordinate and guide offshore testers to ensure quality and consistency. + Proficiency with Azure DevOps or similar tools for test case management and tracking is a plus. + Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE are a plus. + Excellent command of both spoken and written English **What’s in it for you** ✔ New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor ✔ Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities ✔ Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs ✔ Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms ✔ We want you to stay healthy! Enjoy our Private Health Insurance ⁠– it’s custom-made for you ✔ A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School ✔ Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they’re lovingly designed for our people and their families ✔ NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers and candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties that may try to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters, either in writing or by phone, in an attempt to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will be associated with an @nttdata.com email address. NTT DATA will not use any non-NTT DATA or personal email domains (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or personal communication channels (WhatsApp, Facebook etc) at any time during the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us. NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Not the job for you? Perhaps you have a friend who would be a perfect fit. Send them this link! **What’s in it for you** + New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor + Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities + Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs + Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms + We want you to stay healthy! Enjoy our Private Health Insurance ⁠– it’s custom-made for you + A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School + Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they’re lovingly designed for our people and their families Your unique talent is what matters. NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic. **Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters** NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers and candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties that may try to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters, either in writing or by phone, in an attempt to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will be associated with an @nttdata.com email address. NTT DATA will not use any non-NTT DATA or personal email domains (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or personal communication channels (WhatsApp, Facebook etc) at any time during the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us. \#LI-AR2