Test Lead

Harvey Nash; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical and dental cover

Annual bonus + up to 10% pension contribution

Flexible/hybrid working

Paid mental health days

Monthly tree planting benefits

Job summary

A leading tech company in Egham is seeking a Test Lead for a maternity cover. In this role, you will lead testing initiatives, manage a team and ensure quality software delivery within an Agile environment. Ideal candidates will bring over 5 years in software testing and possess strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers hybrid working and benefits including private medical cover and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software testing, ideally with leadership exposure.
• Hands-on experience with various types of testing.
• Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple Agile projects.
• Manage and develop a high-performing test team.
• Define test strategies and ensure quality across releases.

Skills

Software testing experience

Leadership exposure

API testing

Agile methodologies

Organizational skills

Tools

JIRA

TFS

SQL

HTML

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

Overview

Managing Consultant | Passionate about Building High Performing Tech Teams | Powerlifting Enjoyer

We’re Hiring: Test Lead (Maternity Cover – 1 Year FTC) | c.£62K | Hybrid (Surrey-based)

Looking for your next Test Lead opportunity? Join a highly respected software company on a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, a perfect chance to lead impactful projects in a supportive, Agile environment.

As one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024), this is a team that values collaboration, innovation and balance.

Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid working available)

Further information hybrid arrangements:

Office attendance up until end of this year is as and when required for key project/team meetings – circa 3-4 times per month. From January next year, expectation is that people will work from the office 4 days in every 10 working days (average of 2 per week).

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple Agile projects
• Manage, support, and develop a high-performing test team
• Define test strategies, execute plans, and monitor progress
• Ensure quality across software releases, from development to go-live
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and delivery standards
• Build strong relationships with business and tech stakeholders
• Mentor team members and support their growth

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in software testing, ideally with leadership exposure
• Hands-on experience with API, web, cross-platform, and non-functional testing
• Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodology
• Familiar with JIRA, TFS, ALM, SQL, HTML, Postman, SOAP UI
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead, influence and collaborate across departments
• Bonus points for: Logistics industry experience, C#/.NET exposure, automation or Selenium knowledge, ISTQB certification

Named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces & for Wellbeing (2024)

• Private medical and dental cover
• Annual bonus + up to 10% pension contribution
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26)
• Flexible/hybrid working + paid mental health days
• L&D programmes, mentoring, and tuition support
• Monthly tree planting to offset employee carbon emissions

Looking to lead in a trusted, people-first tech company on a fixed-term basis? This is your moment.

DM me or apply today to find out more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development