DV Cleared Test Lead - Defence Programme, On-Site Reading

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Test Lead for a 12‑month contract in Reading. The role is fully on-site and requires active DV clearance.

You will lead the testing function across a complex technology environment, delivering test strategy, planning, governance and delivery with a focus on Azure DevOps, PLM integrations and MOD programmes.

Qualifications

• Current and active DV clearance.
• Proven experience as a Test Lead on complex programmes.
• Strong Azure DevOps experience, including test and defect management.
• Experience testing PLM platforms and integrations.
• MOD experience - essential.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work fully on-site in Reading.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the programme's test strategy, plans and governance.
• Lead system, integration, regression, acceptance and non-functional testing.
• Manage test cases, defects, reporting and traceability through Azure DevOps.
• Coordinate test activities across technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting on quality, risks, defects and readiness.
• Support assurance and compliance within a secure defence environment.

Skills

DV clearance

Test lead

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

PLM systems

Job description

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Test Lead for a 12‑month contract in Reading. The role is fully on-site and requires active DV clearance.

You will lead the testing function across a complex technology environment, delivering test strategy, planning, governance and delivery with a focus on Azure DevOps, PLM integrations and MOD programmes.