Testing Group Leader

Almac Group; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Loughborough is seeking a Testing Group Leader to supervise software testing analysts, manage schedules, and ensure quality across test deliverables. You will drive testing methodologies, risk assessments, and SDLC compliance within a regulated environment.

The role requires strong technical testing expertise, experience with Azure DevOps or TFS, and knowledge of web-based, IVR, and client-server projects.

Qualifications

• Requires third-level qualification in Computer Science or related field or extensive relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with change management tools such as Azure DevOps (ADOS) or TFS.
• Solid background in web-based, interactive voice response, and client-server projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Software Testing Analysts and Senior Software Testing Analysts and identify training needs.
• Oversee resource scheduling, report project status, and ensure test deliverables meet timelines and quality.
• Implement formal testing methodologies and drive improvements in tools and processes.
• Develop testing strategies and quality risk assessments while ensuring SDLC compliance.
• Perform project-specific responsibilities of a Senior Software Testing Analyst as required.

Skills

Azure DevOps

TFS

Web testing

IVR testing

Client-server

Test strategy

GxP compliance

OO development

Supply chain basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps (ADOS)

TFS

Job description

Testing Group Leader Almac Group•Loughborough, England, GB

Location: Charnwood, Loughborough

Hours: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00 core hours

Business Unit: Clinical Technologies

Open To: Internal and External applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11782

The Opportunity

As a Testing Group Leader you will assume functional supervisory responsibility for Software Testing Analysts and Senior Software Testing Analysts and will assist in identifying training and development needs. You will oversee resource scheduling, maintain and report project status, ensure that project test deliverables are completed to agreed timelines and quality standards, and manage issues escalated by team members.

You will implement and ensure compliance with formal software testing methodologies and best practices and will identify, recommend, and implement Testing Department tool and process improvements. You will also support team members in defining testing strategies and quality risk assessments, while ensuring corporate compliance with the testing phase of the Almac Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing team compliance with the SDLC as a whole.

Additionally, you will undertake the same project-specific roles and responsibilities as a Senior Software Testing Analyst, as required.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple - we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

What you need to be successful

The ideal candidate will have a third level qualification in Computer Science or a related field, OR extensive relevant experience. They should have extensive experience in as change management tools such as Azure DevOps (ADOS) or TFS, and have a solid background working on web-based, interactive voice response, and client-server projects. The role requires the ability to evaluate and implement new tools and technologies, experience in testing randomisation schemas, knowledge of drug management, and familiarity with industry regulatory requirements (GxP). It is important for candidates to possess a strong technical background in software and object-oriented systems development and testing, and to be able to apply this knowledge to designing test strategies and adoption of new test tools technology. Additionally, knowledge of supply chain management is essential.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK