Test Lead

Test Lead

Permanent - Surrey Based - Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) - £48k - £56k + 15% bonus

Our Global client are looking to onboard an IT Test Lead on a permanent basis. Working with the head of Development and operations, this role is responsible for testing systems changes, working closely with the software teams and site operations team onshore and offshore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate Testing activity across numerous 3rd party suppliers and business users, both onshore and offshore
• Own the testing process and associated methodology
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to provide support and best practice methodology
• Work with test team members on a daily basis ensuring sufficient work is covered
• Act as single point of contact and escalation between development and all areas of testing (SIT, UAT, Validation, Performance and Load Testing, etc.)
• Lead implementation of Test Automation tooling, process, framework and reporting
• Plan and co-ordinate testing schedules
• Defining, documenting and adhering to testing governance including gateway entry and exit
• Defect management including chasing priority fixes
• Estimate time, resources and strategy required to perform the full project testing life cycle
• Ensure that test documentation and reporting is created and meets governance requirements, including test plans, dependencies and participants required to perform the testing along with Test Outcome Reports
• Organise the test kick off meeting and identifying Entry/Exit criteria with key business areas
• Lead progress/defect meetings and monitoring team output ensuring quality testing at all times
• Assign tasks to the test team on a daily basis ensuring sufficient work is covered
• Organise daily test meetings on progress and feedback to senior management
• Lead on initiatives to continuously improve testing processes, quality and cost, eg Automation
• Maintain an awareness of industry innovations and best practice

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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