DV Cleared Test Lead - On-Site Reading Defence

CBSbutler; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a DV Cleared Test Lead for a 12-month, on-site role in Reading, supporting a major defence programme. You will oversee testing strategy, planning, governance and delivery across a complex technology environment, with responsibilities spanning system, integration, regression, and non-functional testing.

Key experience includes DV clearance, Azure DevOps, and PLM testing within MOD programmes, plus strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities to operate across

Qualifications

• Current and active DV clearance.
• Proven experience as a Test Lead on complex programmes.
• Strong Azure DevOps experience, including test and defect management.

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

Azure DevOps

PLM testing

MOD programmes

stakeholder mgmt

leadership & comms

Tools

Azure DevOps tooling

PLM platforms

Job description

CBSbutler is seeking a DV Cleared Test Lead for a 12-month, on-site role in Reading, supporting a major defence programme. You will oversee testing strategy, planning, governance and delivery across a complex technology environment, with responsibilities spanning system, integration, regression, and non-functional testing.

Key experience includes DV clearance, Azure DevOps, and PLM testing within MOD programmes, plus strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities to operate across