Test Lead - SAP

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking an experienced Test Lead to support a major UK Defence programme in Reading. You will lead testing across SAP and Azure DevOps, coordinating with technical teams to ensure robust test coverage and alignment with programme milestones. This on-site role requires DV clearance and MOD experience.

The successful candidate will develop test strategies, manage execution, and report on quality and progress, driving continuous improvements in testing processes in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Lead / Senior Test Manager / Test Manager.
• Strong experience testing within SAP environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking.
• Experience leading complex testing programmes across multiple technical teams.
• Strong understanding of test planning, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Previous MOD / Defence experience is essential.
• Current DV clearance is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly secure, on-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities across SAP and Azure DevOps environments.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, scenarios and schedules.
• Coordinate functional, integration, system and acceptance testing.
• Manage test execution, defect identification, tracking and resolution.
• Use Azure DevOps to manage test cases, defects, requirements and reporting.
• Work closely with SAP technical and functional teams to support effective testing.
• Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, issues and quality.
• Coordinate with project and delivery teams to ensure testing aligns with programme milestones.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Skills

Test Lead

SAP testing

Azure DevOps

Programme testing

Defence experience

DV clearance

Stakeholder management

Security on-site work

Tools

Azure DevOps

SAP

Job description

DV Cleared Test Lead - SAP

Location: Reading - On-site

Contract: 12 months

Clearance: DV Clearance Essential

Experience: MOD experience essential

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to support a major UK Defence programme in Reading. The successful candidate will lead testing activities across SAP and Azure DevOps environments, working closely with technical, engineering and programme stakeholders to ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and meet required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities across SAP and Azure DevOps environments.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, scenarios and schedules.
• Coordinate functional, integration, system and acceptance testing.
• Manage test execution, defect identification, tracking and resolution.
• Use Azure DevOps to manage test cases, defects, requirements and reporting.
• Work closely with SAP technical and functional teams to support effective testing.
• Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, issues and quality.
• Coordinate with project and delivery teams to ensure testing aligns with programme milestones.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Test Lead / Senior Test Manager / Test Manager.
• Strong experience testing within SAP environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking.
• Experience leading complex testing programmes across multiple technical teams.
• Strong understanding of test planning, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Previous MOD / Defence experience is essential.
• Current DV clearance is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly secure, on-site environment.