Test Program Manager

TEST PROGRAM MANAGER

Important Information

Location: Singapore

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day delivery of test services by Bank appointed vendors in the conduct of testing across GIPS initatives
• Works with the testing service providers and other UOB stakeholders to review, provide feedback and sign off on the test strategy, test plans and other test service providers’ artefacts for the testing service delivery
• Drive automation initiatives using modern automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Perform API, Microservices, and integration testing across distributed enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to support DevOps, CI/CD, and shift-left testing practices
• Drive AI/GenAI-based testing initiatives, intelligent test automation, predictive defect analysis, and test optimization capabilities
• Lead validation and certification activities for OS patches, database upgrades, middleware upgrades, security patch deployments, and infrastructure refresh programs
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in computer engineering or related field
• Proven working experience in test delivery or equivalent role with at least 10 years relevant experience in large and complex organisations preferably in Private Banking domain.

Essential:

• Strong experience leading SIT, UAT, Integration, Regression Testing in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with API Testing, Microservices Testing, and Integration Testing using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or equivalent
• Good development knowledge in Java, Python, REST APIs, and enterprise application architectures.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools including Jenkins, Git, Maven, and related platforms.
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and intelligent automation solutions.
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Must demonstrate high levels of ownership, integrity, stakeholder management, and delivery excellence

Key Domains:

• Test Automation & CI/CD
• API & Microservices Testing
• Release & Environment Management
• Infrastructure & Platform Upgrade Testing
• Java, Python
• Jenkins, Git, JIRA, Postman
• AI/LLM Testing & Intelligent Automation

About Encora

Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality