Functional Test Lead

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is seeking a Functional Test Lead in Warwick to oversee testing activities during a transition to a new SCADA system. Ideal candidates should have expertise in leading SIT and UAT across Agile and Waterfall methodologies, along with strong test planning and defect management skills. A daily rate starting from £500 is offered for this fixed-term contract role.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing for STRC, P2P, UAT, and Automation.
• Manage test analysts/SMEs, ensuring effective support.
• Define scope and produce comprehensive test plans.

Skills

Test planning

Estimation

Defect management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ISTQB Qualified

Tools

JIRA

XRAY Test Management

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Functional Test Lead
Location: Warwick, Hybrid
Remuneration: Daily rate from 500
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Working Pattern: Full Time

Join our client, a leader in the electricity transmission industry, dedicated to connecting people to energy in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner! We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Functional Test Lead to steer our testing efforts during an exciting transition to a new SCADA system.

Responsibilities

• Lead Waterfall Test Stages, including Point to Point (P2P), Automation, STRC (System Test and Regression of Connected systems), and UAT.
• Collaborate with Business SMEs and the wider Test Team for planning, estimating, preparation, and execution.
• Manage External Dependencies, including Test Data and Environment Management Services (TDEMS) and third-party coordination.
• Perform Quality Assurance with regular checks on test scope, coverage, and quality.
• Work closely with the Agile Test Lead to ensure alignment of user stories.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience leading SIT and UAT in customer-facing test stages across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong skills in test planning, estimation, design, documentation, and defect management.
• Experience with JIRA and XRAY Test Management, along with Excel and Power BI reporting.
• Practical QA experience across client and supplier teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Familiarity with SCADA, Real-Time Control, and NMS, preferably OSI Aspentech/DGM products.
• Experience with Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs.
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEC101, IEC104, GI74, IEC 61850, IEEE).

Qualifications Required

• ISTQB Qualified.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead testing for STRC, P2P, UAT, and Automation.
• Manage test analysts/SMEs, ensuring effective support.
• Define scope and produce comprehensive test plans and reports.
• Coordinate STRC testing while ensuring quality of scripts and results.
• Create insightful test progress dashboards using JIRA, Excel, and Power BI.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Ensure requirements traceability in JIRA.
• Monitor test readiness and contribute to the Testing Workstream project plan.
• Stand in for the Defect Manager and lead defect triage when necessary.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic environment and have a passion for leading testing initiatives, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of this transformative journey.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.