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NEXT Retail Ltd.; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Test Team Leader to oversee software testing activities. Your responsibilities will include managing test planning and execution, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting AI initiatives to enhance quality assurance. Strong experience in team management and automation tools is essential. This hybrid role is based in Leicestershire and offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in team management within a test environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work for your team.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the systems development life cycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze existing systems.
• Experience with onshore and offshore models is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software testing activities and coordinate delivery.
• Review project documentation and prepare test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality compliance.
• Support AI initiatives for creating test case scenarios.

Skills

Team management

Planning and prioritization

Testing methodologies

Problem-solving

Automation tools

Agile/Scrum experience

Tools

Leapwork

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Overview

Youve probably heard of us but theres a lot you might not know about NEXT. We create most of our own systems from our website and mobile apps to the applications that keep our business running. Were growing fast and that means exciting opportunities for everyone here. Our Finance Systems test team is at the heart of what we do ensuring that our in-house Finance and Payments applications are robust, effective and provide a quality user experience. The team is passionate about delivering high-standard testing and is focused on driving quality solutions for our customers making sure payments are processed accurately, financial data is secure and our business partners are supported. Technology is what drives us. As we go through a huge period of change we need a solid team to help us push our systems forward. As a Test Team Leader you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and managing all software test activities. You will be a key player in implementing processes that improve the quality and effectiveness of our software development lifecycle. Your role will involve reviewing project documentation, influencing quality from the start with early issue detection and risk assessment and preparing thorough test plans and reports. A significant part of this role will be to support the team in transitioning to a new core system, a major change for everyone. You will also be at the forefront of our AI initiatives supporting the team in using tools like Gemini and LM Notebook to create test case scenarios, reduce manual work and enhance quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software testing activities, including planning, coordination and delivery against deadlines.
• Review project documentation and influence quality from the start with early issue detection and risk assessment.
• Prepare thorough test plans and reports; support the team in transitioning to a new core system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support AI initiatives by using tools to create test case scenarios, reduce manual work and enhance quality.

Requirements

• A proven track record in team management within a test environment including mentoring, appraising and developing team members.
• The ability to plan and prioritise work for your team and manage stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the systems development life cycle with practical experience of standard test approaches.
• Practical knowledge of testing methodologies, usability, accessibility, security and web standards.
• The ability to interpret technical documentation, architectures and functional specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse existing systems to resolve incidents and identify risks.
• Experience with onshore and offshore models is desirable with a focus on remote collaboration and productivity.
• Experience with automation tools. While we use Leapwork and Selenium we value broader experience; familiarity with Playwright is welcome.
• An understanding of performance testing as part of project delivery.
• A good understanding of automation as a delivery tool and how to use it to optimise delivery.
• Experience working in an agile / scrum environment.
• A good understanding of a language such as C# or Java.

Youll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office on a hybrid basis. Its a fast-paced, encouraging and supportive environment where everyone is committed to delivering for our customers and growing their own careers. Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Lets Take It On.

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