Test Lead

Fujitsu; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in the UK is seeking a Test Lead to join their dynamic Test Practice. The role involves leading testing for projects, mentoring new staff, and enhancing testing strategies using both manual and automated methods. Candidates should have solid experience in operational acceptance and testing lifecycles, alongside strong communication and team management skills. This position offers various benefits including annual leave, a pension plan, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Operational Acceptance and supporting documentation.
• Experience in all phases of testing including Integration, System, Regression, and UAT.
• Understanding of Software Development and Testing Lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing for a project and work closely with stakeholders.
• Develop your team and emerging talent.
• Provide daily support to Program and Project Managers.

Skills

People Management

Strong mentoring and coaching skills

Manual / Automated testing

Requirements Management

Excellent communication skills

Education

ISTQB qualification at Foundation Level or above

Tools

Kubernetes

NGINX

Elastic

Job description

Test Lead

Location : Basingstoke / Bracknell

Are you a Test Lead who combines strong testing skills with great communication and leadership skills? Are you Are you a team player that is aware of emerging technologies and methodologies, prepared to learn and mentor new and junior staff? Are you committed to raising standards and delighting our customers? Do you want to be proud to work for a company that respects its people, promotes diversity and is at the leading edge of technology? We are looking to grow our team with committed people who will work together to deliver high assurance services and solutions for our customers in the UK and overseas.

Your role

We are looking for a self-motivated Test Lead to join our existing dynamic Test Practice. You will lead testing for a project and work closely with all project stakeholders. Working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, you will be driven to find better, faster, more effective ways of testing and value to the projects you are working on. You will lead by example and work to develop your team and emerging talent to strengthen the Test Practice and build our reputation as a center of excellence. This is a fast-paced environment where you will have the chance to grow and build upon your existing knowledge and ability.

Core Skills

• People Management
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Manual / Automated testing to include : Non-functional, Functional and End-to-End Testing for Application, Infrastructure, Hardware and Regression
• Production of Test artefacts including Test Strategies, Test Plans, Manual Test Scripts, Test Reports, Defect Management and Reporting
• Execution of both Manual and Automated Test Scripts
• Requirements Management
• Clear understanding of multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile, V-Model & Waterfall.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Program and Project Managers to deliver the required testing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent at building strong working relationships with peers, colleagues, and customers
• Confident working closely with the customer (Home Office) Test Assurance team focusing on building a strong relationship.
• Desirable but not essential to have experience in Kubernetes, SIEM, NGINX, Elastic
• ISTQB qualification at Foundation Level or above

Your experience

• Demonstrable experience of Operational Acceptance and supporting documentation.
• Demonstrable understanding the Software Development and Testing Lifecycles
• Experience of all phases of testing, including but not limited to Integration, System, Regression, FAT, SAT, UAT, OAT and witness testing.
• Service Readiness experience.
• Demonstrable Experience of Agile / Incremental solution delivery
• Demonstrable knowledge of Configuration / Change / Release management principles
• Demonstrable Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Devops
• Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution
• Experience of Managing a team

Your benefits

• 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP