Test Manager

RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge optimization software to help retailers and consumer brands drive profitable growth. With growth comes opportunities, and we embrace both. Within our unified platform, our teams are driving change, working with international colleagues and the latest tech stack to develop solutions that transform into a pioneering end product; it’s tangible and impactful – for our customers and the world.   

Our Technology Team   

Our Technology team enjoys a challenge. They’re hungry to learn and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They get to work with our unique, in-house database engine to create high-quality scalable code (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!). Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. 

From functional programming, machine learning, and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they’re behind it all. They can work in a flexible way, remote or in-office – after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so we reward them with genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.   

 Are you passionate about structured, efficient testing that brings visibility and confidence to software delivery? We’re looking for a Senior Test Manager to join our Shared Services department in Central Test Team and play a key role in applying testing practices that ensure collaboration, transparency, and real value across teams.

Central Test Team builds end-to-end testing across various services and RELEX product areas. The team fosters a collaborative environment where team members have their different focus areas but actively support each other. You’ll be also working in collaboration with the QA managers. 

Your role: As our Senior Test Manager, you’ll have a key role in planning and coordinating testing practices across multiple projects. You’ll be responsible for making sure that test reports of our department services are clearly visible (Xray reports in Jira releases), that collaboration around testing works across project boundaries, and that responsibilities are actively agreed upon, not assumed. 

This is a strategic and hands-on role where your experience and insight will help us build smarter, smoother releases. You’ll also occasionally roll up your sleeves and support teams with manual release testing when needed. 

In this role, you will: 

• Take initiative, bring clarity in complex projects and ensure that things move forward even when responsibilities span across teams.
• Ensure test results and readiness are clearly traceable and visible in Jira (especially around releases)
• Plan and coordinate testing activities across projects and teams 
• Facilitate collaboration and drive shared understanding of desired outcomes and testing responsibilities
• Identify what kinds of testing are needed and where (unit testing, automated integration and system testing, exploratory testing)
• Facilitate testing related workshops, coach development in implementing testing practices
• Occasionally participate in hands-on manual release testing when necessary

We believe you’ll thrive if you: 

• Have solid experience in software test management in a multi-project R&D environment
• Understand the big picture of software quality in SaaS setup and how testing supports business outcomes
• Understand the meaning of different testing levels and where they are needed
• Communicate fluently across roles in English; R&D leadership, developers (including test engineers), product owners, release managers, and business stakeholders
• Have a proactive mindset and a drive to bring structure and clarity to complex setups
• Know how to use tools like Jira and Xray effectively to support visibility and collaboration 

What we consider as advantage: 

• Experience in testing AI systems
• Experience in Jira administration and Xray test plugin or similar
• Background in test automation
• Knowledge on how to setup Gitlab pipelines to enhance quality gates
• Familiarity with complex software environments, especially if you’ve worked with:
  • Cloud platforms like Azure or private cloud setups
  • Data technologies such as Kafka, Blob Storage, or Snowflake (used in our integrations and data handling)

What we offer: 

• A chance to make a real impact on how testing is done across a whole Technology department
• An open and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities to grow and shape your role
• A team that values both autonomy and support
• A flexible hybrid work model – Ideally, we'd love for you to be in the office in Ilmala around 40% of the time, but we're flexible and open to finding a rhythm that works well for both sides.

If you're someone who combines strategic thinking with a willingness to jump in when needed, we'd love to hear from you.

If this role sounds interesting but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, because we’re looking for potential and mindset, not perfection.   

RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based in Helsinki. We’re passionate about using our technology to improve sustainability and change the world.   

Our office provides a great space for you to socialise, exercise and even take time out in our relaxing areas. We make sure our unique approach to flexibility and work-life balance comes across loud and clear; we’re conveniently located, there’s plenty of public transport and you can even bring your pet to the office!   

Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded. In Finland, we go even further. As well as:   

• Flexible and hybrid working   
• Extensive physical and wellbeing support  
• Up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year  

We also offer a range of benefits to support you, your family and your life situation. We value your work-life balance and provide flexible hours with RELEX-specific parental leave agreements. As we’re a diverse team of smart, motivated and fun people, we also have an office gym, host sports and culture events, offer a mobile phone package and bike leasing.   

We’re on a journey with our pioneering technology and exciting growth, which is why we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We can’t wait to see what challenges you’ll overcome and what problems you’ll solve. Join us and work with the best. Be curious. Be RELEX – apply today and help us build confidence in every release.

We will fill this position as soon as we find the right person so we recommend that you act quickly. Please apply before 12^th May 2025.   

If you have any questions about the role, Rebekka from our recruitment team will be happy to answer them (rebekka.gotter(at)relexsolutions.com).