Test Lead

Test Lead

Posted 1 week ago by Ampstek

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Test Lead is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive test plan, managing a testing team, and ensuring the quality of software through effective testing strategies. This role involves overseeing test case development, execution, defect management, and stakeholder communication to align testing objectives with project goals. The Test Lead will also focus on process improvement and risk assessment throughout the testing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop a detailed test plan outlining objectives, scope, and resources.
  • Define testing strategies and methodologies.
  • Assemble and lead the testing team.
  • Assign roles and responsibilities to team members.
  • Oversee the creation of comprehensive test cases and scenarios.
  • Ensure alignment with functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Coordinate and supervise the execution of test cases.
  • Monitor testing progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
  • Identify, document, and track defects.
  • Collaborate with development teams for resolution.
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure test accuracy.
  • Conduct reviews and audits of testing processes.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor risk status throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Compile test results and generate reports for stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes.
  • Evaluate testing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Implement improvements and innovations.
  • Facilitate communication between testing and other teams.
  • Ensure alignment on testing goals and objectives.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in test planning and execution.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proficiency in developing test cases and scenarios.
  • Knowledge of defect management processes.
  • Ability to implement quality assurance measures.
  • Experience in risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Analytical skills for process improvement.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Warwickshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job description

Test Planning

Develop a detailed test plan outlining objectives, scope, and resources. Define testing strategies and methodologies.

Team Management

Assemble and lead the testing team. Assign roles and responsibilities to team members.

Test Case Development

Oversee the creation of comprehensive test cases and scenarios. Ensure alignment with functional and non-functional requirements.

Test Execution

Coordinate and supervise the execution of test cases. Monitor testing progress and ensure adherence to timelines.

Defect Management

Identify, document, and track defects. Collaborate with development teams for resolution.

Quality Assurance

Implement quality control measures to ensure test accuracy. Conduct reviews and audits of testing processes.

Risk Assessment

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor risk status throughout the testing lifecycle.

Reporting

Compile test results and generate reports for stakeholders. Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes.

Process Improvement

Evaluate testing processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Implement improvements and innovations.

Stakeholder Communication

Facilitate communication between testing and other teams. Ensure alignment on testing goals and objectives.