Test Team Lead

CGI Group Inc.; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT systems integrator is seeking a Test Team Lead to manage a testing team in Leatherhead. The role involves supporting the Test Manager, managing tasks, and driving performance. Ideal candidates have experience with test management tools, strong communication skills, and must hold SC clearance or be eligible for it. This hybrid position requires at least three office days per week and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Expertise in test management tools such as Opentext AQM (HP ALM).
• Proven stakeholder management skills are necessary.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day test team tasks.
• Support the defect management process.
• Produce weekly test metrics.
• Drive the team to meet performance targets.
• Assist the Test Manager in executing the test programme.

Skills

Experience with test management tools

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Agile/Waterfall methodologies

Strong attention to detail

Manual testing experience

ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Level or ISEB

Job description

Role Overview

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission‑critical systems that help our clients keep us all safe and secure.

The project is seeking a Test Team Lead who will support a Test Manager in delivering the test programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day test team tasks.
• Support the defect management process.
• Produce weekly test metrics.
• Drive the team to meet performance targets.
• Support the Test Manager in delivering the test programme.

Qualifications

• Experience with test management tools (e.g., Opentext AQM (HP ALM)).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Manual testing experience.
• ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Level or ISEB equivalent.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Hybrid position based out of our office in Leatherhead. Minimum 3× per week in office (Tue, Wed, Thu). Due to the secure nature of the role, only applicants who are a sole UK National and who currently hold SC clearance or are eligible to obtain SC clearance will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching).