11097SJR
£60k – 65k per year + 12 Month FTC
Test Lead – 12 Month FTC – Fixed Term Contract
As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for test execution across multiple projects and maintenance cycles, from development through to go-live. You will collaborate with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, fostering strong relationships between business and IT, and delivering software via Agile methodology. You may also be required to perform software tests, following best practices to ensure quality and proper documentation of test procedures across all testing areas.
Your responsibilities include developing and implementing documented test cases, executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when necessary.
Expected experience & skills
* 5 years of proven experience leading small to medium-sized testing teams
* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
* Strong testing experience with API, cross-platform, cross-browser testing, web, mobile, and tablet
* Experience in non-functional testing
* Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM
* Knowledge of C# .NET, HTML, SQL, and Java
* Good experience working with SQL and SQL Management Studio
* Proficiency with Postman and SOAP UI for API testing
* Keen attention to detail
* Motivated to work independently and positively influence team members
* Ability to work closely with BA and development teams
* Beneficial: experience in logistics industry
* ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or similar certification is desirable but not essential
Advantageous skills
* Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards (not mandatory)
* Experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .NET (not mandatory)
* Experience with Selenium WebDriver (not mandatory)
Benefits
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Full private health insurance through Vitality Health
* 23 days holiday, increasing to 26 days per year plus UK bank holidays
* Employer pension contributions up to 10%
* AXA Health employee assistance program with 24/7 support
* Flexible working and work-from-home arrangements
* Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
* Regular social and engagement activities, wellbeing days
* Paid time off for health-related absences
Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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