Summary: The Non-Functional Testing Lead role involves overseeing multiple testing deployments for a global pharmaceutical client. The position requires the development of testing plans, management of testing efforts, and collaboration with various teams to ensure successful project execution. This is a hybrid role based in Luton, with a focus on performance testing and regulatory compliance. The contract is for 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop testing plans, define Performance Testing & OAT scope, and establish standardized tools.
• Estimate testing efforts, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with project strategies.
• Design and execute Performance Test Scenarios, track metrics, and manage risks.
• Plan and coordinate Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises and network performance assessments.
• Collaborate with Security & Infrastructure teams, oversee test data management, and advocate for best practices.

Key Skills:

• Extensive management of testing across the Test Delivery Lifecycle and within regulatory domains (GXP, SoX).
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Proficiency with Performance Test tools (e.g., LoadRunner, NeoLoad) and Test Management tools (e.g., Solution Manager, Jira).
• Familiarity with both on-premise (Apache JMeter) and cloud-based load generation tools.
• Experience with SAP and Non-SAP systems, and matrix management in global teams.
• Background in life sciences, healthcare, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of IT and cloud architecture, Computer System Validation (CSV), and Risk-Based Testing.
• Exposure to Continuous Integration (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins), Service Management, and monitoring tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Luton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT