Test Lead

Identify Solutions; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in Swansea is seeking a Test Lead to establish a new testing function in a hybrid role. You will design the testing strategy and manage end-to-end testing processes, including automation. Ideal candidates will have strong manual testing experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Azure DevOps. The role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including hybrid working and a strong financial wellbeing package.

Benefits

35-hour work week

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Growing employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience as a Test Lead, Senior Tester, QA Engineer or Release Lead.
• Strong manual testing experience, with exposure to automation preferable.
• Ability to define testing approaches from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing across multiple projects.
• Create test plans and release checklists.
• Manage go-live readiness and provide post-release support.
• Collaborate with teams to support the transformation programme.

Skills

Test Lead experience

Strong manual testing

Confident communication

Experience in hybrid environments

Exposure to automation

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Test Lead - Greenfield Opportunity
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: Swansea (hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)

We are looking for a Test Lead to help shape a brand new testing function as part of a large digital transformation programme.

This is a true greenfield role where you will design the test strategy, build testing processes, coordinate releases and work closely with project managers, trainers, communications teams and infrastructure to ensure smooth and safe deployments.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end testing across multiple projects, including manual testing and future automation
• Create test plans, testing processes and release checklists
• Manage go-live readiness and provide post-release support
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to support the transformation programme

What we are looking for

• Experience as a Test Lead, Senior Tester, QA Engineer or Release Lead
• Strong manual testing experience, with some exposure to automation being an advantage
• Confident communicator able to define testing approaches from the ground up
• Experience working in hybrid environments; familiarity with Azure DevOps is beneficial

Key Benefits

• Generous work/life balance including a 35 hour week, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 additional Christmas leave days, increasing to 31 days with long service
• Strong financial and wellbeing package including a growing employer pension contribution (4% rising to 8% with service), death in service cover at 3x salary, and enhanced sick pay that improves each year
• Supportive and people-focused culture with long-term development opportunities, training investment and flexibility aligned to the needs of the business

If you want a role where you can shape how testing and release management is delivered, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of an ambitious transformation programme