Test Lead: Automation-First QA & Cross-Project Leader

Legal & General; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Cardiff is seeking a Test Lead to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will manage the full test lifecycle across multiple projects, define robust test strategies, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, ISTQB certification, and a proactive mindset. This role offers opportunities for career development within a flexible and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills.
• Communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Applying deep knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.
• Planning and organising resources effectively across projects.
• Solving problems with a proactive and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the full test lifecycle across multiple projects.
• Defining and implementing robust test strategies with a focus on automation.
• Overseeing test planning, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Driving automation-first approach within CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentoring and supporting test analysts and engineers.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools

Problem-solving with proactive and analytical mindset

Confidence in cross-functional collaboration

Education

ISTQB Foundation certification (Advanced level desirable)

Job description

A leading financial services group in Cardiff is seeking a Test Lead to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will manage the full test lifecycle across multiple projects, define robust test strategies, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, ISTQB certification, and a proactive mindset. This role offers opportunities for career development within a flexible and inclusive culture.