Seniority Level: Senior
Location: Oslo, Norway (100% onsite)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-08-03 to 2026-12-31
Language: Norwegian and English (both mandatory)
Application Deadline: 2026-06-29
We are looking for a Test & Quality Assurance Lead for one of our clients in Oslo. You will join a Corporate Lending Transformation programme aimed at replacing core systems used to originate credit cases and service loans. In this senior role you will take central responsibility for setting the overall direction for quality assurance, governing the quality framework, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, enterprise architecture, and risk and compliance expectations. You will work closely with the delivery lead and cross-functional teams to ensure products and platforms consistently meet the highest standards.
Establish overall test strategy for the complex lending delivery stream
Plan and coordinate functional and non-functional testing within and across IT teams
Ensure complete test coverage across all involved units
Ensure end-to-end testing from a functional and business perspective
Plan and execute non-functional tests including security, performance, and maintainability
Lead regression testing and test automation initiatives
Orchestrate cross-team test planning and coordinate integration testing for complex dependencies
Lead production readiness assessments
Provide data-driven insights into quality trends, KPIs, and risk indicators to support leadership decisions
Lead incident reviews and drive continuous improvement
Champion effective use of tools such as ALM/Octane, JIRA, and test data management solutions
Must-Have Requirements:
Higher relevant education
Experience in test management for large-scale complex initiatives
Strong background in both functional and non-functional testing
Good understanding of cloud-based applications and core platforms
Good understanding of the banking industry including financial processes and data — commercial lending background is a strong advantage
Experience working with multifunctional global teams
Experience with agile development and testing
Experience with product tracking and test tools such as JIRA
Familiarity with AI within the QA area
Relevant certification (e.g. ISTQB)
Fluent in Norwegian and English (both mandatory)
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Norway, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.