Test Lead

Experis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Lead to execute manual and automated testing, maintain test environments, and collaborate with teams. The role is mostly remote with occasional travel to London. Ideal candidates will have experience with defect tracking tools and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Execute manual and automated test cases as directed.
• Maintain test data and environments.
• Collaborate with developers and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Log, track, and re-test defects using tools.
• Support smoke, regression, and basic integration testing.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and release reviews.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Defect tracking

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Job description

Role Title: Test Lead
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Mostly Remote with Occasional Travel to Croydon, London
Rate: 475p/d via Umbrella
Clearance: SC

Required Skills:

• Execute manual and automated test cases as directed. Log, track, and re-test defects using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail. Support smoke, regression, and basic integration testing.
• Maintain test data and environments.
• Assist in troubleshooting and documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, support teams, and business users.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and release reviews.

Nice to have Skills:

• Basic understanding of software testing principles and SDLC.
• Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Exposure to automation tools (Selenium, Cypress).
• Experience with SQL queries or API testing (Postman).
• Awareness of Agile/Scrum; ISTQB Foundation Level certification or willingness to obtain.