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

23 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid working

Paid mental health days

Job summary

A leading software company in Egham is seeking a Test Lead for a maternity cover position on a 1-year fixed-term contract. You will lead and coordinate testing across Agile projects while managing a high-performing team. Strong leadership, software testing experience, and an understanding of Agile methodology are critical. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Software testing

Leadership

Agile/Scrum methodology

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

TFS

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

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

Benefits

• 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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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.

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