Job Description
SCADA (External Dependency Tester) - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Warwick
An experienced External Dependency Test Lead (EDTL) is required to coordinate and lead multiple test phases and manage complex system dependencies across a critical SCADA migration programme for a major UK electricity transmission organisation. The role will ensure quality-driven, well-governed testing across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a focus on integration, external systems, and Real Time operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and validate the quality and completeness of test scripts, evidence, and reports from all connected systems and test stages.
* Plan, estimate, prepare, and execute non-Agile test phases including Point-to-Point, Automation, STRC, Validation and UAT.
* Work closely with SCRUM SMEs to ensure Agile support is available for Waterfall testing stages.
* Collaborate with platform teams to ensure connected systems are tested (including regression) and results are shared with the core test team.
* Review and validate the quality and completeness of test scripts, evidence, and reports from all connected systems and test stages.
* Ensure test progress and outcomes are accurately reported using tools like JIRA, XRAY, Excel, and Power BI.
What you will ideally bring:
* Minimum 5 years' experience leading UAT and customer-facing test stages across both Agile (SCRUM) and traditional Waterfall delivery models.
* Strong skills in developing comprehensive test plans, estimating test effort, writing test cases/scripts, and documenting results.
* Hands-on experience managing defects, triaging issues, ensuring traceability, and driving timely resolution.
* Experience coordinating test environments and managing external system dependencies
Contract Details:
* Duration: 6 months
* Location: 3x a week in Warwick
* Daily Rate: Up to £425 Per Day (Inside IR35)
SCADA (External Dependency Test Lead) - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Warwick
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