Test lead – 12 Month FTC – Fixed Term Contract – 11097SJR

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Test Lead for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves overseeing test execution and ensuring quality deliverables, working collaboratively with various departments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in testing, knowledge of Agile methodologies, and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Full private health insurance

23 days holiday, increasing to 26 days

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years leading testing teams.
• Strong experience in non-functional and API testing.
• Familiarity with test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for test execution across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement documented test cases.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Agile

API Testing

Cross-platform Testing

Attention to Detail

SQL

C# .NET

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

JIRA

TFS

ALM

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

11097SJR
£60k – 65k per year + 12 Month FTC

Test Lead – 12 Month FTC – Fixed Term Contract

As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for test execution across multiple projects and maintenance cycles, from development through to go-live. You will collaborate with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, fostering strong relationships between business and IT, and delivering software via Agile methodology. You may also be required to perform software tests, following best practices to ensure quality and proper documentation of test procedures across all testing areas.

Your responsibilities include developing and implementing documented test cases, executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when necessary.

Expected experience & skills

• 5 years of proven experience leading small to medium-sized testing teams
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong testing experience with API, cross-platform, cross-browser testing, web, mobile, and tablet
• Experience in non-functional testing
• Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM
• Knowledge of C# .NET, HTML, SQL, and Java
• Good experience working with SQL and SQL Management Studio
• Proficiency with Postman and SOAP UI for API testing
• Keen attention to detail
• Motivated to work independently and positively influence team members
• Ability to work closely with BA and development teams
• Beneficial: experience in logistics industry
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or similar certification is desirable but not essential

Advantageous skills

• Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards (not mandatory)
• Experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .NET (not mandatory)
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver (not mandatory)

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Full private health insurance through Vitality Health
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 26 days per year plus UK bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• AXA Health employee assistance program with 24/7 support
• Flexible working and work-from-home arrangements
• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
• Regular social and engagement activities, wellbeing days
• Paid time off for health-related absences

Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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