Job DescriptionJob Title: Test ManagerLocation: NottinghamContract: PermRecruiter: Noaman HussainWho we areInternational Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national team of specialists in security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks and project delivery, supporting two of the UK's most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we use the latest technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness. A proud equal opportunity employer, we passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the roleThe Data Platform team builds and maintains our self-serve data platform for our international divisions. Seeking to better align ourselves with our organisation needs, we take a business domain-oriented approach to organising our data engineering and data products. Data domains are very broad across our business encompassing Retail, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Marketing, Product, Merchandising, Opticians etcAs Test Manager, you will report to the Head of Analytics Engineering and own the test strategy for the data platform. You will lead a team of Test Leads and Test Engineers ensuring the quality of data products. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing testing frameworks, oversee the design and execution of test plans, manging test data and driving continuous improvement and efficiency in testing practices.What you'll need to haveExcellent experience in software testing and QA leadership, ideally within data platforms, data engineering, or analytics environments.Excellent experience with test strategy and planning, including risk-based testing, regression testing, and performance testingStrong experience in test automation tools and frameworks.Deep understanding of data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud-based data solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, with experience integrating testing into automated workflowsExperience working in cross-functional teams with developers, data engineers, and product ownersRelevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester, or cloud certifications).A mindset for continuous improvement, with examples of how you've improved testing processes or team efficiencyExperience of coaching and developing your peer's knowledge and understanding of modern data engineering principles and practices.Experience of line management or team leadership.Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.It would be great if you also haveRelevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester, or cloud certifications)Knowledge of agile processes such as Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001Our benefitsRetirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childincluding option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.What's nextWhere a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide to help you to be at your best.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.#LI-OnsiteVacancy Reference Number259032BRAreaEast Midlands (non stores)CompanyNon StoresCountyNottinghamshireAirportNoRegionEast MidlandsStoreNottingham Support OfficeFull or Part timeFull-timeDivisionNon StoresContract TypePermanentIs this a Global Brands req?NoKeywordsTest, ManagerLatitude,longitude 152.927182,-1.183948FunctionTechnologyBusiness AreaSupport OfficeShould this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?NoHours per week37.5Req Posted Date19-Aug-2025
