Role & seniority: Test Manager (experienced)

Location & work type: Geneva, Switzerland; permanent contract (CDI); Swiss residency or relocation required; languages: French & English (C1+).

Stack / tools: Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint; Jira X-Ray (plus); test automation and scripting; Bamboo, SonarQube, Git, Kibana (basic); AI/LLMs in QA workflows.

Top 3 responsibilities

Define, shape, and lead the overall QA strategy across key products; ensure alignment with governance standards.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee test campaigns (releases, projects, products); setup, execution, reporting; defect management and triage with engineering teams.
Promote/test automation, maintain test environments and tooling, drive process improvements, and provide clear testing reporting for audits and management decisions.

Must-have skills

8+ years as a Test Manager in complex environments; strong software testing, analysis, automation, and test management background.
Agile (Scrum) experience with BDD; development or scripting background; ability to leverage AI tools in QA workflows.
Excellent coordination/communication in English and French; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; stakeholder management.

Nice-to-haves

Banking/financial domain experience; familiarity with Bamboo, SonarQube, Git, Kibana; knowledge of governance and security auditing (including penetration testing).
Summary note: Swiss consulting firm with prese

Full Description

Since our founding in 2015, TechFirm, a Swiss consulting company has been more than just a company. We're a hundred and one free spirits, spread between Geneva, Zurich and Marseille, working together to revolutionize the information systems of our banking, industrial and government customers. 🚀

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate testing activities in a complex, fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring test campaigns are well prepared, effectively executed, and aligned with quality standards. A strong understanding of banking processes and testing best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

Define, shape, and lead the overall QA strategy across key products, ensuring alignment with governance standards.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee test campaigns for releases, projects, and products, including setup, execution, and reporting.
Facilitate workshops for test specifications, feature validation, and stakeholder alignment.
Manage defects, monitor backlogs, perform initial triage, and drive timely resolution with engineering teams.
Promote and implement test automation and scripting where it adds value.
Ensure readiness, stability, and maintenance of test environments, tools, and ecosystems, including security audits and penetration testing.
Continuously review and optimise testing processes, tools, and practices to improve efficiency and quality maturity.
Lead the adoption of best practices, champion a culture of quality, and support skill development within the team.
Provide clear reporting and evidence of testing activities to support audits, governance, and management decisions.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Test Manager in complex environments
Solid background in software testing, test analysis, automation, and test management.
Comfortable in Agile environments (Scrum) with experience in BDD.
Technical foundation through development or scripting experience.
Ability to use LLMs/AI tools effectively in QA workflows.
Strong skills with Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint; Jira X-Ray is a plus.
Excellent coordination and communication skills in both English and French (C1+ required).
Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
Team player who works well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Basic knowledge of Bamboo, SonarQube, Git, or Kibana.
Experience in financial or banking environments.

Job Conditions 📍 Geneva – Swiss residency or relocation required ✅ Permanent contract (CDI)