Manhattan Test Lead

Manhattan Test Lead Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled Test Lead with Manhattan Active experience to support the delivery of reliable, high-performing warehouse management solutions. The role involves quality assurance across new implementations, system upgrades, functional changes, and ongoing operational support. The successful candidate will combine strong knowledge of warehouse operations with practical software testing expertise. They will be responsible for defining and executing test activities, validating end-to-end business processes, and ensuring seamless communication between MAWM and connected enterprise systems. Working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders, they will help identify risks, resolve defects, and ensure solutions meet operational and business expectations. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Requirements and Test Design: Review business requirements, process documentation, technical specifications, and user stories to identify testing needs and potential risks.
• Test Planning: Prepare and maintain test approaches, test plans, detailed test cases, and scenario-based test scripts covering business and technical requirements.
• Quality Assurance Execution: Carry out functional, system, integration, regression, and business acceptance testing throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Warehouse Process Validation: Verify end-to-end warehouse workflows, including goods receipt, putaway, inventory control, replenishment, allocation, picking, packing, dispatch, and order fulfilment.
• Interface and Integration Testing: Verify data exchange and transaction flows between MAWM and connected platforms, including ERP, Order Management Systems (OMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), warehouse control and execution systems (WCS/WES), and warehouse automation technologies.
• API and Messaging Validation: Test system interfaces and integrations using REST APIs, Postman, JSON, XML, and message-based communication mechanisms.
• Defect Management: Record, prioritise, investigate, and monitor defects, working with relevant teams to support timely resolution. Use tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps to maintain clear testing records.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with developers, solution configuration specialists, business analysts, and warehouse operations teams to clarify requirements and resolve functional issues.
• Implementation: Contribute to System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment and go-live readiness, as well as post-implementation hypercare. Skills and Experience
• Practical experience in QA or software testing within Manhattan Active Warehouse Management environments.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain processes.
• Experience developing and executing structured test scenarios across complex applications and integrations.
• Knowledge of API testing, interface validation, and data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools, including Jira and Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders in an Agile project environment.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and a focus on delivering dependable software solutions.