Test Manager - STP Financial Services

Location: Kraków Contract Type: Contract

• Lead testing strategy for Straight-Through Processing applications within agile squads
• Work with cutting-edge automation tools and CI/CD frameworks in financial services
• Drive quality delivery for critical payment systems and SWIFT messaging platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers and solution architects
• Shape testing practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Company Overview

Our client is a global financial services organisation specialising in post-trade settlement and securities services. They provide critical infrastructure that enables safe and efficient transactions across international markets. With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, they operate in a regulated environment where precision and reliability are essential. The organisation values collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence, creating an environment where testing professionals can make a meaningful impact on systems that support the global financial ecosystem.

They are seeking an experienced Test Manager to join their team in Kraków. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on complex Straight-Through Processing applications within an agile environment, leading testing strategy and execution for systems that process high-value financial transactions.

Position Overview

As Test Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of STP applications that form the backbone of post-trade processing operations. You'll lead testing activities within agile squads, working closely with developers, business analysts and solution architects to deliver robust, compliant solutions. Your work will directly impact the stability and performance of systems handling critical financial transactions, including SWIFT messaging and settlement processes. This position offers the chance to apply your testing expertise in a highly regulated financial services environment where quality and precision are paramount.

Benefits

While specific benefits details are being finalised, this contract role offers the opportunity to work within a professional environment focused on quality, compliance and technical excellence. You'll collaborate with skilled professionals across development, business analysis and architecture functions, contributing to systems that support critical financial infrastructure. The role provides exposure to complex financial services applications, modern testing frameworks and agile practices at scale, supporting your continued professional development in a challenging and rewarding sector.