External Dependency Test Lead

TN United Kingdom; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an External Dependency Test Lead to oversee testing processes in a dynamic project environment. This role involves leading both Agile and Waterfall testing stages, ensuring quality and timely execution while managing external dependencies. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in UAT and customer-facing testing, strong skills in test planning, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Power BI. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in the electricity transmission sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UAT and customer-facing testing in Agile and Waterfall.
• Strong skills in test planning, estimation, and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Lead waterfall testing stages and ensure quality standards.
• Manage external dependencies and coordinate testing activities.

Skills

UAT Leadership

Test Planning

Defect Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Tools

JIRA

XRAY

Excel

Power BI

Oracle MFT

Mulesoft APIs

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The client is migrating the Electricity Transmission business processes from a shared SCADA system to a new OSI Aspentech/DGM Monarch SCADA System. This is part of separating from NESO (National Electricity System Operator), which currently shares the system.

The new ET SCADA will monitor/control approximately 350 substations, each comprising about 150 assets (connectors, circuit breakers, switch gears). Each substation has around 2,000 sensors providing asset health status and data back to the SCADA system.

The system will integrate with other business systems to reduce manual data handling, meet regulatory objectives to be more digital, and improve efficiency while maintaining safe operations.

Project Delivery

The project employs SCRUM methodology until the end of SIT, with subsequent testing phases following Waterfall. There are 4 SCRUM teams across five functional areas: MWP, MRTF, MTNC, SVC, and PNA (EMS team), comprising DGM, NGET SMEs, test resources, and external suppliers.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the Functional Test Manager, the External Dependency Test Lead (EDTL) role has two main functions:

1. Test Management: Lead waterfall testing stages including Point to Point, Automation, STRC, NESO validation, and UAT. Ensure testing is well-planned, executed on time, and meets quality standards, working closely with SMEs and the wider team.
2. External Dependencies & Support: Manage external dependencies such as TDEMS and NESO, coordinate environment setup, and support SIT. Interface with SIQ and other SMEs for scope assurance. May act as interim Defect Manager and deputize for the FTL.

The EDTL will also collaborate with the Agile Test Lead to ensure user stories support testing needs and coordinate testing activities with platform teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Over 5 years of leading UAT and customer-facing testing in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Strong skills in test planning, estimation, design, documentation, and defect management.
• Experience with JIRA, XRAY, Excel, Power BI, and similar tools for test management and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of SCADA, Real-Time Control, and NMS, preferably OSI Aspentech/DGM products or similar.
• Experience with Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs.
• Familiarity with power systems standards such as IEC101, IEC104, GI74, IEC 61850, IEEE standards.