GAP Group is a highly stable and successful UK equipment hire provider, with a strong focus on investing in technology and people.
As the organisation modernises its operations and adopts a product-led technology approach, the business is increasing its reliance on SaaS platforms, ERP systems, and cloud solutions to drive efficiency, improve operational workflows, and enhance customer experiences.
The Test Lead role is a critical first hire for the testing function, providing the foundation for robust QA practices across the organisation’s technology landscape.
Role Purpose
The Test Lead will be responsible for establishing and delivering the testing strategy and framework for the business, ensuring quality, reliability, and performance across all technology systems.
This includes leading both manual and automated testing efforts, focusing on SaaS platforms, ERP systems, and other off-the-shelf applications.
The successful candidate will define testing standards, introduce best practices, and mentor future QA talent, shaping a high-performing QA function from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Testing Leadership & Strategy
* Establish and own the testing strategy, frameworks, and processes across the business.
* Lead both manual and automation testing efforts, ensuring all releases meet quality standards.
* Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for SaaS and ERP applications.
* Introduce best practices, standards, and metrics to measure and improve quality.
Test Execution & Automation
* Execute and coordinate manual testing for functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
* Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate frameworks and tools.
* Monitor and report on test progress, coverage, and quality metrics.
* Identify and manage defects, risks, and dependencies in collaboration with technical and business teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work closely with Product Owner, and theIT teams to understand requirements and ensure testing aligns with business needs.
* Provide feedback and guidance on product quality and system usability.
* Support teams in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) coordination and business validation.
Process Improvement & Mentorship
* Introduce QA best practices, process improvements, and test automation frameworks.
* Coach and mentor any future QA team members, helping to build a high-performing QA function.
* Advocate for quality and risk management throughout the software development lifecycle.
Technology Environment
The Test Lead will work across off-the-shelf SaaS and ERP applications, including:
* ERP Platforms: Infor ERP
* SaaS Applications: Microsoft 365 and other business SaaS platforms
* Data Platforms: Snowflake or similar cloud data solutions
* Infrastructure & Integration: Windows, VMware, networking, SD-WAN, and cloud environments
Proven experience as a Test Lead, QA Lead, or Senior QA Testing Tools & Automation: Open to the candidate’s preferred tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, UFT, or similar), with experience integrating automated tests into Agile delivery pipelines.
* Strong manual and automation testing skills.
* Experience testing SaaS platforms and ERP applications.
* Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methodologies.
* Experience in writing test plans, test cases, and reporting defects.
* Ability to lead and mentor future QA team members.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience with off-the-shelf enterprise applications in operational or asset-heavy businesses.
* Experience implementing test automation frameworks in cloud environments.
* Exposure to integration, regression, and performance testing in SaaS or ERP platforms.
* Experience building QA functions from the ground up.
Qualifications & Certifications
Desirable certifications may include:
* ISTQB Foundation / Advanced / Test Manager certifications
* Agile / Scrum certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMI-ACP)
* Automation tool-specific certifications (e.g., Selenium, UFT, Cypress)
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and structured.
* Strategic thinker with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
* Collaborative and approachable, able to influence stakeholders across business and IT.
* Self-starter capable of setting up QA practices from scratch.
* Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
This spec positions the role as strategic, hands‑on, and transformational, making it appealing for senior QA leaders who are motivated to build a function from the ground up in a growing, technology‑driven business.
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