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Chris Jones

@chrisjones1

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ISTQB-certified Programme Test Manager with 15+ years of experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic environment that values quality assurance and innovation, with opportunities for career growth and collaboration.

As an ISTQB-certified Programme Test Manager with over 15 years of experience, I have successfully led cloud transformation and regulatory testing initiatives in the financial services sector. My expertise lies in developing Agile test strategies and implementing automation-first approaches using tools like TestNG and Python, which have significantly reduced delivery cycles by 66%. I thrive in complex, regulated environments, ensuring quality through proactive defect mitigation and robust governance.

Throughout my career, I have managed multi-stream testing for major projects, including AWS-based services and regulatory compliance programs. My role at the London Stock Exchange involved leading a team of 20 QA resources, fostering collaboration with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. I have a proven track record of optimizing testing processes and enhancing system scalability through performance testing, all while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Programme Test Manager

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London Stock Exchange

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led multi-stream testing for an AWS-based Fixed Income Pricing Service Modernisation programme, integrating microservices with legacy systems. Defined and owned test strategies across complex integration architecture, ensuring quality execution of various testing types in Agile settings. Implemented automated testing frameworks (TestNG, Behave, Python), reducing delivery cycles by 66% via shift-le

AWS Microservices MuleSoft Agile TestNG Behave Python Jira Azure DevOps Performance Testing

Test Delivery Manager

One Savings Bank

Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Managed testing for a regulatory programme for PRA IRB Accreditation, coordinating UAT and parallel run testing to ensure compliance and meet accreditation timelines. Streamlined and adapted testing processes to shifting priorities, maintaining delivery schedules. Managed functional, non-functional, integration, UAT, and OAT testing for the OCIR Programme, collaborating with third-party resources.

Regulatory Compliance UAT Azure DevOps Jira Process Improvement Test Strategy ServiceNow

Index Change Lead

London Stock Exchange

Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Oversaw UAT and OAT for three successful Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud migrations of core LSEG Index Management systems, ensuring quality execution, system reliability, and non-functional performance. Collaborated with stakeholders to align testing with delivery schedules, reporting progress metrics. Acted as the key link between end-users and Business stakeholders, creating training documentati

UAT OAT Stakeholder Management Change Management Reliability Performance Metrics

Test Manager

C Hoare & Co

Jun 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Led FCA-mandated SaaS AML system testing, ensuring regulatory compliance within a private bank. Developed comprehensive test plans and estimates, managing both functional and UAT phases. Mitigated risks through effective defect management, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards.

SaaS AML Test Planning UAT Regulatory Compliance Risk Mitigation

Test Manager

HSBC

Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Worked on the CDP (GCMI) programme, a FCA-mandated initiative to create a new platform for data ingestion, transformation, and aggregation of AML and KYC data. Successfully implemented the transition from waterfall to agile test methodology. Delivered test strategies and estimates, overseeing all test phases and managing risks through proactive defect resolution.

Data Migration AML KYC Agile Methodology Waterfall Hadoop SQL

Test Analyst and Test Lead

Lloyds Banking Group

Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Tested various bespoke and off-the-shelf systems as part of the Lloyds PPI Programme, working with both on-shore and off-shore teams on regulatory projects. Conducted back-end and front-end SIT and UAT. Responsible for comprehensive test reporting.

SIT UAT Test Reporting On Shore Off Shore Team Collaboration

Test Engineer / Litigation Support Specialist

Kroll Ontrack

Aug 2003 - Sep 2013 (10 years 1 month)

Served as a Test Analyst for a litigation support company. Provided litigation support, ensuring the quality and reliability of software systems. Contributed to the overall testing efforts within the organization.

Litigation Support Software Testing Quality Assurance Reliability