Jonathan Darch
About Jonathan Darch
Jonathan Darch is a Test Manager with over 25 years of experience in the finance industry, specializing in test analysis, scripting, and execution. He has held various roles across notable organizations, including Barclaycard, John Lewis Partnership, and Legal & General, focusing on test incident management and process customization.
Work at Legal & General
Jonathan Darch has held multiple roles at Legal & General over the years. He currently serves as Test Manager since 2017, where he oversees testing processes and teams. Previously, he worked as Acceptance Test Manager for the Year 2000 Programme from 1996 to 2000, and as Development/Build & Test Team Manager from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he was a Test Incident/Defect Manager for the RDR Programme and Central Test Team from 2012 to 2015. His extensive experience at Legal & General spans over two decades, contributing to various significant projects.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Darch studied at Longhill High School. He is ISEB/ISTQB Test Foundation and Practitioner qualified, demonstrating his proficiency in testing methodologies. His expertise includes test analysis, scripting, and execution across various testing types, including System, System Integration, and Acceptance Testing. He also possesses IT Project Management skills, incorporating Prince 2, which enhances his capabilities in managing complex projects.
Background in Finance Industry
Jonathan Darch has over 25 years of experience in the finance industry, with a focus on Life & Pensions, Investments, Credit Card servicing, and banking. His career includes roles at various organizations, such as Barclaycard, John Lewis Partnership, Bank of Ireland, CPA Global, and RBS Markets and International Banking. This extensive background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's testing requirements and challenges.
Test Management and Coordination Skills
Jonathan Darch specializes in test incident and defect management, collaborating with local, remote, offshore teams, global suppliers, and third parties. He has coordinated test management for business and operational change, as well as delivery and development teams. His experience includes running workshops to gather requirements and customize processes based on ISEB/ISTQB principles and best practices, ensuring effective testing strategies are implemented.
Technical Proficiency and Methodologies
Jonathan Darch has technical expertise in defining infrastructure requirements and integrating with tools such as Jira and HP Quality Centre – ALM. He is experienced in data migration and integrity, as well as upgrades for testing environments. Additionally, he is familiar with various development and delivery methodologies, including V Model-Waterfall, Iterative-Agile, and ITIL, allowing him to adapt to different project needs and frameworks.