Lab Technical Product Owner - Testing Services

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK financial institution seeks a Technical Product Owner to lead the transformation of testing tools. The role involves defining technical visions, driving AI adoption in testing, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, along with extensive experience in software testing, automation, and quality engineering. Join us to shape the future of financial services while fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing and quality engineering.
• Ability to define product visions and requirements.
• Hands-on expertise in automation and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Define and own technical vision for testing tools.
• Lead AI adoption in testing strategies.
• Capture and maintain product roadmaps.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD

Quality metrics

AI-powered testing

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Developer platforms

Modern engineering tools

Job description

We're the UK's leading Digital Bank and the largest mobile bank, serving nearly 14 million active online customers. As we embark on building the bank of the future, we're investing £3bn to enhance our platforms, people, and data capabilities, reinforcing our position as the best bank for customers.

Our Platform Engineering organisation is driving a transformation to modernise, accelerate, and standardise engineering practices across Lloyds Banking Group. We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Technical Product Owner to nurture the evolution of our testing and quality engineering landscape!

You will orchestrate the transformation of our testing tooling into scalable, robust self-services fully integrated with our internal developer platform (IDP). Your vision will champion the adoption of AI-powered solutions to accelerate and enrich testing practices, enabling delivery of high-quality software faster, and with confidence.

You'll lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for testing tools and services, from ideation and requirement gathering to roadmap definition and delivery. Your collaborative approach will ensure close collaboration with colleagues and teams to prioritise initiatives and deliver impactful solutions. You will be responsible for driving the technical strategy, defining product requirements, and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and own the technical vision for self-service testing tools and quality engineering products, ensuring seamless integration with the IDP and alignment with organisational objectives.
2. AI-Driven Innovation: Spearhead AI adoption in testing, exploring automation, intelligent defect analysis, and predictive quality assurance.
3. Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across engineering, product, and leadership to understand requirements, drive adoption, and promote best practices.
4. Product Ownership: Capture and define product requirements, develop and maintain roadmaps, and prioritise initiatives based on customer needs and strategic impact.
5. Leadership & Teamwork: Inspire, coach, and lead multi-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that empower developers and improve product quality.
6. Quality Engineering Expertise: Leverage experience to ensure best-in-class solutions, focusing on automation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
7. Measurement & Reporting: Define and track KPIs for testing effectiveness, using data insights to inform strategy and engagement.

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, learn, and develop.

Demonstrable experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Extensive experience in software testing and quality engineering, with a strong background in delivering testing tools, frameworks, or platforms at scale, is essential.

Other key requirements include:

• Ability to define product visions, requirements, and roadmaps for technical solutions, prioritising work to maximise value.
• Hands-on expertise in test automation, CI/CD, test data management, and quality metrics.
• Strong understanding of current trends in software testing, including AI-powered testing and self-service enablement.
• Partner management, collaboration, and leadership skills in technical environments.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud platforms, developer platforms, and modern engineering tools is highly desirable.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose: to help Britain prosper. Join us to shape the future of financial services while enjoying opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.