Test Lead

QBE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking a Test Lead to oversee the implementation and delivery of application testing including planning and management of service strategy with outsourced vendors. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, mentored testing teams, and ensuring compliance with quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing methodologies, thrive on ownership, and be proactive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus optional additional days

Flexible working arrangement

Pension with employer contributions

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Family friendly policies with generous leave

Remote work options abroad

Cycle-to-Work benefit

Qualifications

• Extensive experience using testing methodologies and tools.
• Some experience leading testing teams.
• Thrives on taking ownership of a function and being proactive.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic plans across the testing function.
• Oversee functional and performance test strategies.
• Coordinate testing activities including estimation and planning.
• Mentor and coach the testing team for development.
• Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the testing cycle.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Team leadership

Automated Testing

Coaching

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Tools

Tosca

Selenium

Postman

LoadRunner

JMeter

Playwright

Python

Jira

PowerBI

Dynatrace

Sumologic

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Test Lead

London

The Opportunity

QBE Europe is currently recruiting a Test Lead to join our Technology & Transformation function in our London office. The purpose of this role is to oversee the implementation and delivery of application testing including planning coordination and management of service strategy with outsourced vendors. This involves liaising with internal stakeholders ensuring compliance and effectiveness of processes and guiding vendors to achieve service level agreements through scoping planning and managing testing activities.

Your new role

• Creating and implementing strategic plans across the testing function for the team.
• Creation and oversight of functional and performance test strategies plans scenarios and test cases for projects.
• Coordinating testing activities including estimation planning team management and reporting.
• Mentoring and coaching the team for development.
• Managing stakeholder relationships throughout the testing cycle.
• Documenting and verifying test results incidents bugs and issues in alignment with QBE testing methodology.
• Ensuring regression testing packs are continually kept up to date to maintain currency.
• Contributing to the delivery of all test artefacts accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with peers in other areas of the department to develop improved strategies for the wider testing function.
• Identifying communicating and managing risks and issues as they arise.
• Ensuring stakeholder feedback is effectively addressed for quality outputs.
• Supporting the transition of testing processes to third-party vendors and managing vendor relationships effectively.

About you

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Extensive experience using testing methodologies and tools.
• Some experience leading testing teams.
• Thrives on taking ownership of a function and being proactive.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Tosca
• Selenium
• Postman
• LoadRunner
• JMeter
• Playwright
• Python
• Jira
• PowerBI
• Dynatrace
• Sumologic

Why QBE At My Best

At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best that's why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

We're an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but we are asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job. We have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

At My Best – QBE Benefits

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all. This can include part-time job share and compressed hours.

Pension: you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance: we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies: we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad: you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing: we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market.

Cycle-to-Work benefit: select and bike and / or accessories up to the value of 5000.

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.

Accessibility

Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions.

What next

We believe this is our moment. What if it was yours too? Apply now and let’s make it happen!

Skills

• Automated Testing
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Financial Systems
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Management
• Testing Strategies
• Test Planning
• Waterfall Model

How to Apply

To submit your application click Apply and follow the step-by-step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.