Test Lead

Test Lead (Contract) - Inside IR35 

Rate:              £600 to £650/day (inside IR35)

Location:       Remote (occasional travel to Milton Keynes) 

Duration:       6 months 

 

My client, a leading, a leading data specialist, are look to recruit a skilled and motivated Test Lead to join their dynamic team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a small team of testers, developing and executing test cases and scripts in alignment with project requirements, identifying and tracking defects, and collaborating effectively with Scrum teams and third-party stakeholders to ensure project success within established timelines.

Main Responsibilities:

Accountability/Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and Lead Team:
  
  
  • Lead and mentor a small team of testers, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Agile Participation:
  
  
  • Attend and actively contribute to agile ceremonies as an integral part of the Scrum team.
• Collaboration with Business Analysts:
  
  
  • Work closely with Business Analysts to understand tasks, provide feedback, and offer estimated time for completion.
• Test Script Development:
  
  
  • Develop comprehensive test scripts to ensure thorough testing of all functionalities.
• Test Execution:
  
  
  • Execute test cases meticulously to identify defects and ensure the software meets the highest quality standards.
• Defect Management:
  
  
  • Identify, track, and report defects, working diligently to ensure they are resolved promptly.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  
  
  • Liaise with business stakeholders to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure their requirements are met.

• 5+ years’ experience as a hands-on Test Lead
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle
• Proficient in designing and executing test cases and scripts
• Experience in defect logging and management
• Ability to work at a senior level, including leading a small team of testers
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

• Must-Have:
  • Solid experience in writing SQL statements
  • Experience with Azure DevOps or a similar tool
  • Experience with Postman
  • Experience in End-to-End (E2E) testing and System Integration Testing (SIT)

• Preferred:
  • Utilities/energy market experience