Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment
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Do you have skills across manual & automated testing ?
Have you worked in a financial services environment ?
Would you like to work for a company who truly values their staff and have created a great working environment ?
Their office is in Glasgow city centre and it’s hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) so you need to live within commuting difference.
Also visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Key responsibilities include:
* Work in close partnership with product owners, project managers, developers, and business analysts to refine requirements, identify testing needs, and maintain comprehensive test coverage throughout the delivery lifecycle.
* Create and update test plans and schedules that align with project objectives and timelines.
* Delegate tasks to test team members and oversee progress to ensure the delivery of high‑quality outcomes.
* Oversee and coordinate testing activities across various projects, teams, environments, and release cycles.
* Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of test cases, scripts, and data.
* Set up suitable test environments to meet the testing requirements of each project.
* Lead defect triage sessions and ensure effective tracking and resolution of issues.
* Monitor and report on key quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and pass/fail rates.
* Champion testing best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the testing team.
* Offer mentorship and technical support to junior testers.
* Perform line management duties for a small team of testers.
* Contribute to release planning and assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Testing, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) as needed.
Required skills:
* Proven experience as a Test Lead
* Hands‑on experience with manual and/or automated testing in web, mobile, and enterprise applications
* Strong knowledge of testing/QA methods, tools, and processes
* Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery methods
* Strong understanding of Risk Based Testing framework
* Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. JIRA, Zephyr)
* Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple testing projects simultaneously
* Knowledge of SQL
* Understanding of test automation and performance and security testing tools
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g. Postman)
* Understanding of Product Risk Assessments and how to apply them to a Risk Based Test Approach
* Relevant advanced certifications (e.g. ISTQB Advanced Test Manager) are desirable
For more information get in touch asap.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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