Test Lead

LA International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Tester with proven experience in leading test activities and ensuring quality across projects. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication skills, and hold ISTQB Advanced Level certification. Experience with test automation tools is desirable. Security clearance is required prior to appointment.

Benefits

Award-winning company

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a senior or lead role in software testing.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Experience leading test activities across multiple projects.

Skills

Software testing experience

Test methodologies

Defect management

Test management tools (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps)

Leadership skills

Hands-on testing

Test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)

API testing (Postman, REST Assured)

Basic SQL understanding

Agile/Scrum environments

Education

ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst / Test Manager certification

Job description

***SC CLEARED***

• Proven experience in software testing, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies, defect management, and QA best practices.
• Experience leading test activities across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Competence with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Hands‑on testing experience across multiple types (functional, regression, integration).
• Desirable:
• Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience in API testing and tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
• Basic understanding of SQL and data validation.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum delivery environments.
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst / Test Manager certification (or equivalent).

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.