The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a talented team in the world of both software development and funds management. The company is dynamic and is looking for high achievers with excellent development and analytical skills and an interest in financial markets as well as information technology.

The company is looking for a Test Manager with extensive experience to work closely with the Chief Technology Officer to drive the business’s testing framework. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of testing practices (manual and automated), and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will lead the testing strategy, manage test resources, and ensure the successful delivery of quality assurance across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will be working in the Sydney office, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, working with key personnel across the PAXUS group. The role is a permanent position and will appeal to those who will be comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-orientated environment. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer.

Key Responsibilities

General Role Responsibility

• Lead and manage the test team to deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple initiatives.

• Collaborate with the PAXUS business analyst and development teams as a key driver of the test discipline.

• As an advisor to senior management, provide updates on progress and issues relating to software quality.

Specific Role Responsibility

• Define and implement test strategies, plans, and processes aligned with project and business goals.

• Coordinate and manage all phases of testing (system, integration, UAT, regression, performance).

• Oversee the development and execution of automated and manual test cases.

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable and implemented correctly.

• Manage test environments and test data.

• Ensure timely identification, documentation, and resolution of defects.

• Monitor and report on key test metrics and quality indicators.

• Continuously improve testing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Person Specifications:

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications

• A passion for high quality software development and an interest in the Financial Services industry.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Test Manager or Test Lead role.

• 5+ years of overall experience in software testing (manual and automated).

• Strong understanding of software testing principles, QA methodologies, and best practices.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Postman, or similar.

• Excellent leadership, team management, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Reputable tertiary qualifications.

• Ability to work effectively across a multi-region team.

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across SQL Server, .NET Core, using Azure DevOps and Git. would be viewed favourably.

• Test certification/s.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.