Test lead - 12 Month FTC - Fixed Term Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Proactive Appointments
£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Staines, Surrey, England, UK
Summary: The Test Lead will oversee test execution for various projects and maintenance cycles, ensuring quality deliverables through collaboration with multiple departments and adherence to Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include developing and implementing test cases, executing tests, and reporting defects. The role requires strong testing experience across various platforms and tools, as well as the ability to work independently while engaging with team members. This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee test execution for multiple projects and maintenance cycles.
- Collaborate with departments to ensure quality deliverables.
- Develop and implement documented test cases.
- Execute tests and prepare test reports.
- Report defects to relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Perform software tests following best practices.
Key Skills:
- 5 years of experience leading small/medium-sized testing teams.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum models.
- Strong testing experience with API, cross-platform, cross-browser, web, mobile, and tablet.
- Experience in non-functional testing.
- Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM.
- Knowledge of C# .NET, HTML, SQL, and Java.
- Experience with SQL and SQL Management Studio.
- Proficient in Postman and SOAP UI for API testing.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Ability to collaborate with BA and development teams.
- Desirable: Previous experience in the logistics industry.
- ISTQB Advanced level Test Analyst or equivalent certification is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £65,000 per year
City: Staines
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Test Lead - 12 Month FTC - Fixed Term Contract
As a Test Lead you will be responsible for the Test Execution for multiple Projects/Maintenance Cycles from Development through to Go-Live. You will work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT delivering software through Agile methodology. From time to time you will be required to perform software tests, following best practice to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures in all areas of software testing.
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of documented test cases. Executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required.
Expected experience & skills
5 years proven track record in Leading small/medium sized Testing Teams
Must have experience in Agile/Scrum models
Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Web, Mobile and Tablet
Strong Testing Experience in Non-Functional testing
Experience of working with Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM
Familiar with C# .NET, HTML, SQL & Java
Good Experience of working with SQL and SQL Management Studio.
Excellent knowledge in Postman & SOAP UI for API Testing
Keen attention to detail essential
Must be motivated to work independently whilst able to positively influence and engage with other team members
Must be able to work closely with the BA & development teams
Beneficial - Previous work experience within the logistics industry
ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software Testing is desirable but not essential
Advantageous skills
Automation skills experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards will be an added advantage (not a must have)
Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .net will be an added advantage (not a must have)
Experience working with Selenium Webdriver will be an added advantage (not a must have)
Benefits
Annual performance-based bonus incentives
Full private health insurance with no excess through our healthcare partner, Vitality Health.
23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years' service + all UK Bank Holidays
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
AXA Health employee assistance programme - 24/7 counselling helpline, 24/7 medical information helpline, LifeManagement helpline providing access to support on a range of everyday matters, such as financial, legal, consumer, family care and housing issues, telephonic psychological assessment, up to 8 sessions of scheduled counselling, immediate support from a counselling team, available to employees and household dependents
Work-life balance - flexible working and work from home arrangements
Professional development including: Learning and development, individual development plans, formal mentorship programs, professional tuition reimbursement
Regular socials, monthly engagement activities, wellbeing days and more
Paid time off when you are physically and mentally unwell
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