Test Lead

TRIA; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

10% pension

Job summary

TRIA is seeking a Senior Test Specialist to lead testing across complex Defence programmes, working in highly secure environments to shape test strategies and ensure resilient, mission-critical services.

The role is based on-site in Wiltshire (Chippenham) with travel to other sites as required; active SC clearance is essential. You will drive testing excellence, mentor teammates and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading testing within government, defence, aerospace or similar organisations.
• Strong understanding of secure networks, air-gapped systems or complex infrastructures.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation initiatives and validating cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities across Defence programmes and shape test strategies.
• Assure solution quality and mentor junior testers within a high-performing team.
• Create and manage test artefacts including strategies, plans and reports.

Skills

End-to-end testing

Test strategy

Defect management

Stakeholder coordination

Security testing

Tools

IBM ELM

Job description

£50k - £60k DOE + 10% bonus and 10% pension

Wiltshire - 3 days on site (this will include occasional travel to other sites)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Specialist to lead testing activities across complex Defence programmes. Working within highly secure environments, you will shape test strategies, assure solution quality, and support the delivery of resilient, mission-critical services.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience leading end-to-end testing within government, defence, aerospace or similar organisations
• Strong understanding of secure networks, air-gapped systems, or complex technical infrastructures or environments
• Experience supporting cloud transformation initiatives and validating cloud-based solutions
• Knowledge of cyber resilience, security assurance, and risk-based testing approaches
• Ability to create and manage key test artefacts, including Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, Defect Reports, and Test Completion Reports
• Experience working with technical stakeholders, architects, customers, and delivery teams
• Familiarity with tools such as IBM ELM is desirable
• Active SC Clearance is essential

This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in critical Defence programmes while driving testing best practice and mentoring others within a high-performing team.

They also offer good benefits include a 10% bonus plus 10% pension contributions.

The role requires being on site in Chippenham 3 days per week this will include some to travel to other sites. Given some of the site locations, this would suit someone with access to their own transport.