Test Lead - Senior Consultant

The Scale Factory Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Plan

Health Benefits

Gym Membership Subsidy

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Rail Cards

EV Salary Sacrifice

Flexible Hybrid Work

Team Social Events

Training & Certifications

Job summary

The Scale Factory Ltd in London is seeking a Test Lead to join our AI enablement consultancy. You’ll be hands-on across system, system integration and user acceptance testing, defining test scenarios and raising quality defects while leading small teams in an Agile environment.

If exploratory testing, improving coverage and thoughtful risk-based testing excite you, this role offers the chance to shape testing strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable software in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Security Clearance
• 5-7 years’ experience across system, system integration, and user acceptance testing
• Experience defining and maintaining quality test plans and approaches, scenarios and scripts
• Exploratory testing techniques for improved coverage
• Proven ability to identify, create and manage defects effectively
• Comfortable leading small teams and establishing a continuous improvement culture
• Confident in providing regular updates on progress and escalating risks when necessary
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders and third parties
• Familiarity with supporting service readiness into BAU environments
• Experience working in Agile delivery methodology
• Background in consultancy roles.
• Experience with testing enterprise SaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Functional Testing: Perform system, system integration, end‑to‑end, and user acceptance testing.
• Test Documentation: Establishing appropriate test plans and reporting balancing quality risk mitigation with project constraints
• Test Scenarios & Scripts: Define and maintain quality test scenarios using various design inputs.
• Defect Management: Identify and raise quality system defects with accuracy and clarity.
• Progress Tracking: Provide regular updates on testing progress via project trackers.
• Risk Management: Identify and elevate project risks and issues proactively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work confidently with client stakeholders and third parties to ensure quality outcomes.
• Service Readiness: Support the transition of solutions into BAU environments.

Skills

Security Clearance

System Testing

Test Plans

Exploratory Testing

Defect Management

Team Leadership

Progress Reporting

Stakeholder Collaboration

BAU Readiness

Agile Delivery

Job description

About Scale Factory

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.

Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don’t just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond
• Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals
• Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation
• Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life

About the Role

As a Test Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our clients’ systems meet the highest quality standards. You’ll be hands‑on and highly experienced in functional testing, spanning system, system integration, and user acceptance testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to define test scenarios and raise quality software defects. Using your experience to lead teams, set priorities, produce test documentation and build rapport with key stakeholders.

If you love diving into exploratory testing, improving coverage, and bringing fresh ideas to the table, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Functional Testing: Perform system, system integration, end‑to‑end, and user acceptance testing.
• Test Documentation: Establishing appropriate test plans and reporting balancing quality risk mitigation with project constraints
• Test Scenarios & Scripts: Define and maintain quality test scenarios using various design inputs.
• Defect Management: Identify and raise quality system defects with accuracy and clarity.
• Progress Tracking: Provide regular updates on testing progress via project trackers.
• Risk Management: Identify and elevate project risks and issues proactively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work confidently with client stakeholders and third parties to ensure quality outcomes.
• Service Readiness: Support the transition of solutions into BAU environments.

What We’re Looking For

We’re on the hunt for an ambitious, driven Test Lead with a passion for quality and testing. If you’re curious, collaborative, and comfortable in Agile environments, we want to hear from you.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Eligibility for Security Clearance
• 5-7 years’ experience across system, system integration, and user acceptance testing
• Experience defining and maintaining quality test plans and approaches, scenarios and scripts
• Skilled in exploratory testing techniques for improved coverage
• Proven ability to identify, create and manage defects effectively
• Comfortable leading small teams and establishing a continuous improvement culture
• Confident in providing regular updates on progress and escalating risks when necessary
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders and third parties
• Familiarity with supporting service readiness into BAU environments
• Experience working in Agile delivery methodology

Desirable Skills:

• Background in consultancy roles.
• Experience with testing enterprise SaaS solutions.

What’s in It for You?

At Scale Factory, we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.
• Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
• Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme.
• Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.
• Free Annual Rail Cards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
• Social Events: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.
• Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.

Let’s Build the Future Together

We’re on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to make an impact. Whether you’re an experienced automation tester or a developer with a flair for QA, we want to hear from you.