Test Manager – Defect Management (m/f/d)

Part strategist, part problem-solver, part quality champion—You make sure great software reaches users, not defects. Your Role & Responsibilities Own the end-to-end defect management process across the project, excluding defects originating from development unit tests Continuously refine and optimise the existing defect management processes and overall defect management approach Ensure fast and direct communication between all involved stakeholders throughout the defect lifecycle Drive the prioritisation and resolution of critical defects, ensuring they receive immediate attention and the highest level of priority Monitor adherence to the defined defect management process and escalate process deviations to project management when required Organise and facilitate regular as well as ad-hoc defect management meetings Maintain defect statistics and reporting Analyse defect statistics to identify recurring development weaknesses and quality issues Support continuous improvements of the defect management process through data-driven insights Required Technical & Professional Expertise Experience in the field of Financial Market Data Strong understanding of defect management processes and defect lifecycle governance Proven ability to enforce defect management processes and standards Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Assertive and proactive working style Experience in organising and moderating defect management meetings Experience in maintaining defect statistics and reporting Ability to identify development weaknesses through defect trend and statistical analysis Familiarity with database queries and the ability to independently create low-complexity queries