Senior Test Lead - Secure PaaS, Hybrid, DV Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking a Senior Test Engineer / Test Lead to own the testing strategy for a secure Corsham-based PaaS platform. The role combines manual and automated testing, with responsibilities spanning test plans, coverage, metrics and defect management.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage risks, and drive tests in a hybrid Corsham environment (3 days onsite). DV clearance is required to operate on the programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Test Engineer or Test Lead role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end testing lifecycle and metrics.
• Experience developing test strategies, plans and schedules.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing.
• Experience in secure/government technology environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee test coverage, ensuring test cases are prioritised across testing phases.
• Develop and manage structured testing schedules and validation activities.
• Define, monitor and report on key testing metrics and risks.
• Ensure testing is delivered iteratively to identify and resolve defects early.
• Raise and manage engineering tickets to address issues identified during testing.
• Produce monthly testing metrics and MI for service reviews.
• Communicate testing progress, risks and issues to Platform Management and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams and customer representatives to meet programme requirements.

Skills

Senior Test Engineer

Test Lead

Testing lifecycle

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test strategy

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Tools

ITIL

Job description

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking a Senior Test Engineer / Test Lead to own the testing strategy for a secure Corsham-based PaaS platform. The role combines manual and automated testing, with responsibilities spanning test plans, coverage, metrics and defect management.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage risks, and drive tests in a hybrid Corsham environment (3 days onsite). DV clearance is required to operate on the programme.