Lead Tester - 12 Month FTC
Posted 4 days ago by Michael Page
£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Blackburn, Lancashire
Summary: The Lead Tester position is a critical role within the Financial Services Sector, based in Blackburn, focusing on ensuring the quality and reliability of technology solutions. This hybrid role requires the candidate to work two days a week in the office and involves leading testing efforts across multiple projects. The position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate system functionality and performance.
- Lead testing efforts across multiple projects within the technology department.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system issues efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in testing processes.
- Implement test automation strategies to optimise testing efficiency and coverage.
- Analyse test results and provide detailed reports to key stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior testers, fostering a culture of quality assurance.
- Continuously review and improve testing frameworks and methodologies.
Key Skills:
- Manual & Automation experience
- Mentored others
- Worked in a small tech team
- Finance experience (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): £60,000/year
City: Blackburn
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Our client is in the Financial Services Sector based in Blackburn and are looking to hire a Lead Tester for a 12 month FTC. This role is hybrid with 2 days a week working in the office. The Lead Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of technology solutions within the business.
Client Details
Our client is in the Financial Services Sector based in Blackburn and are looking to hire a Lead Tester for a 12 month FTC. This role is hybrid with 2 days a week working in the office. The Lead Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of technology solutions within the business.
Description
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate system functionality and performance.
- Lead testing efforts across multiple projects within the technology department.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system issues efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in testing processes.
- Implement test automation strategies to optimise testing efficiency and coverage.
- Analyse test results and provide detailed reports to key stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior testers, fostering a culture of quality assurance.
- Continuously review and improve testing frameworks and methodologies.
Profile
Must haves:
- Manual & Automation experience
- Mentored others
- Worked in a small tech team
Nice to haves:
- Finance experience
Job Offer
Benefits to follow