Overview
Managing Consultant | Passionate about Building High Performing Tech Teams | Powerlifting Enjoyer
We’re Hiring: Test Lead (Maternity Cover – 1 Year FTC) | c.£62K | Hybrid (Surrey-based)
Looking for your next Test Lead opportunity? Join a highly respected software company on a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, a perfect chance to lead impactful projects in a supportive, Agile environment.
As one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024), this is a team that values collaboration, innovation and balance.
Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid working available)
Further information hybrid arrangements:
Office attendance up until end of this year is as and when required for key project/team meetings – circa 3-4 times per month. From January next year, expectation is that people will work from the office 4 days in every 10 working days (average of 2 per week).
What You’ll Do
* Lead and coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple Agile projects
* Manage, support, and develop a high-performing test team
* Define test strategies, execute plans, and monitor progress
* Ensure quality across software releases, from development to go-live
* Drive continuous improvement in processes and delivery standards
* Build strong relationships with business and tech stakeholders
* Mentor team members and support their growth
What You’ll Bring
* 5+ years’ experience in software testing, ideally with leadership exposure
* Hands-on experience with API, web, cross-platform, and non-functional testing
* Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodology
* Familiar with JIRA, TFS, ALM, SQL, HTML, Postman, SOAP UI
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Ability to lead, influence and collaborate across departments
* Bonus points for: Logistics industry experience, C#/.NET exposure, automation or Selenium knowledge, ISTQB certification
Named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces & for Wellbeing (2024)
* Private medical and dental cover
* Annual bonus + up to 10% pension contribution
* 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26)
* Flexible/hybrid working + paid mental health days
* L&D programmes, mentoring, and tuition support
* Monthly tree planting to offset employee carbon emissions
Looking to lead in a trusted, people-first tech company on a fixed-term basis? This is your moment.
DM me or apply today to find out more.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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