Regression Test Lead

Leidos; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time Working

Job summary

Leidos UK & Europe is seeking a Regression Test Lead to guide regression testing across a large-scale integration programme. Hybrid role based in Whiteley, Hampshire, with SC clearance required.

You will lead planning, design, execution, and reporting of regression tests across diverse tech landscapes, collaborating with suppliers, international teams, and stakeholders to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in software testing and quality assurance environments.
• ISTQB Foundation Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Experience working on systems integration programmes, including third-party integrations.
• Ability to create test cases from requirements and design documents.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• On-site work in Fareham when required.

Responsibilities

• Create and review Test Plans, Test Designs, Test Cases, and Test Reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Design and execute regression testing across multiple integrated systems.
• Record and analyse test results, defects, risks, and issues, providing clear progress reporting.
• Investigate defects and work with technical teams to identify root causes and resolutions.
• Review large datasets and supplier test evidence to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Analyse interface messaging and compare data across legacy and new systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing approaches, processes, and quality outcomes.
• Support the Automation Test Team in the development and maintenance of regression test packs.

Skills

Software testing

Quality assurance

Regression testing

Test design

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Planning and organisation

Collaboration with teams

Education

ISTQB Foundation Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

REGRESSION TEST LEAD

DESCRIPTION

Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Regression Test Lead to join our team and play a key role in delivering a large-scale systems integration programme.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will lead the planning, design, execution, and reporting of regression testing activities across a complex technical environment. You will collaborate closely with colleagues, suppliers, international teams, and customer stakeholders to ensure solutions meet quality standards and business requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse technology landscape, including software applications, interfaces, networking, and infrastructure components, helping to identify issues, drive improvements, and support successful programme delivery.

We welcome applications from individuals with a variety of testing backgrounds and experiences.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Creating and reviewing Test Plans, Test Designs, Test Cases, and Test Reports.
• Collaborating with suppliers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Designing and executing regression testing activities across multiple integrated systems.
• Recording and analysing test results, defects, risks, and issues, providing clear progress reporting.
• Investigating defects and working with technical teams to identify root causes and resolutions.
• Reviewing large datasets and supplier test evidence to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Analysing interface messaging and comparing data across legacy and new systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve testing approaches, processes, and quality outcomes.
• Supporting the Automation Test Team in the development and maintenance of regression test packs.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience working within software testing and quality assurance environments.
• An ISTQB or ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing, or equivalent experience.
• A strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle and testing methodologies, including Functional, Non-Functional, Integration, and Regression Testing.
• Experience working on systems integration programmes, including third-party system integrations.
• The ability to create test cases from requirements and design documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and investigate issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a desire to continuously learn and develop.
• The ability to work on-site in Fareham as required.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!)
• Flexi-Time Working

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

WHO WE ARE

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

ORIGINAL POSTING

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

PAY RANGE

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

ABOUT LEIDOS

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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