Test Lead

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, is looking for a Test Lead to join their dynamic development team. This hybrid role in Leeds focuses on shaping and executing comprehensive testing strategies while leading a dedicated team of manual and automation testers. Ideal candidates will possess strong stakeholder management skills and a solid background in quality assurance. The position promotes a creative and agile work environment, offering an opportunity to make notable contributions to a thriving company.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

Colleague discounts

Discretionary profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Lead or similar role.
• Strong understanding of test analysis, planning, and execution.
• Familiarity with test automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies.
• Oversee test design and execution across projects.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of testers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Test analysis

Quality assurance

Defect management

Communication skills

Team leadership

BDD scripting

API testing

SQL query writing

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

C#

Job description

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At Jet2.comandJet2holidays we're looking for aTest Team Leadto join our close-knit development community.This is a Hybrid role, working 1 day every 2 weeks in our Holiday House in Leeds City Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedTest Leadto join ourApplication Developmentdepartment, who work across Ecommerce, Revenue Generation, Internal Business and Overseas Operations platforms. Each team and area deliver scalable, robust and high-performance solutions to support the continued growth of the business. You’ll be joining a creative team which work in an agile, scrum environment. You and your team will solve the technical challenges that shape the way we operate on our platforms and applications, and ultimately enableJet2.comandJet2holidaysto stay ahead in the market.

As ourTest Lead, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Annual pay reviews
• Colleague discounts onJet2.com and Jet2holidaysflight
• Access to a generous discretionary profit share scheme
  
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experiencedTest Leadto join our team. This role is key in shaping and executing test strategies, managing stakeholder expectations, and leading a team of manual and automation testers. Your responsibilities will include:

Test Planning & Strategy

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies and approaches.
• Oversee test analysis, design, and execution across projects.
• Ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
  
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to testing standards and best practices.
• Drive defect management and root cause analysis.
• Track and report on test metrics and quality indicators.
  
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for testing-related communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables.
• Manage expectations and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  
  
  

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of testers (manual and automation).
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career development.
  
  
  

What You’ll Have

• Proven experience as a Test Lead or similar role.
• Strong understanding oftest analysis, planning, and execution.
• Experience in defect management, root cause analysis, triage and reporting.
• Excellentstakeholder managementandcommunicationskills.
• Demonstrated ability tolead and develop teams.
• Hands-on experience with BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) scripting and conducting peer reviews of BDD scenarios.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, including how to design effective test cases and validate API responses.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases, with the ability to write and optimise SQL queries for testing and validation purposes.
• Experience with a programming language—preferably C#—is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with test automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium is a plus.
  
  
  

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. AtJet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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