Software Test Lead - Glasgow / Central Scotland - Hybrid - IMMEDIATE START

Software Test Lead - Permanent Position

Location - Glasgow / Central Scotland / Hybrid

MUST BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

** PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO BACKGROUND CHECKS WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS ADDRESS HISTORY IN THE UK **

The Project requires a Full Time Test Lead to ensure that this key custom built system is robustly tested before it can be launched in November 25.

Principal Accountabilities

• Define and maintain a comprehensive test strategy and test plans across all IT delivery areas including application development infrastructure changes and data integrations.
• Lead and manage a team of SMEs within the business ensuring clarity of roles responsibilities and expectations.
• Lead and support the SMEs to define and create test scripts
• Oversee test preparation execution defect management and test reporting activities
• Establish test governance processes and quality gates in collaboration with project and programme management teams.
• Work with delivery partners and third-party vendors to review and align their testing approaches ensuring integration with the overall test strategy.
• Define and track quality metrics and KPIs to assess release readiness and ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide testing management information and progress updates to key stakeholders
• Act as the point of escalation for all testing-related issues and risks and support timely resolution of blockers
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards industry good practices and regulatory requirements relevant to quality assurance and software testing

Qualifications skills and experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of hands-on testing experience including at least 3 years in a Test Lead role.
• Demonstrated experience managing testing across complex IT landscapes including enterprise applications infrastructure upgrades/migrations and data platforms
• Strong working knowledge of both functional and non-functional testing (e.g. performance security disaster recovery).
• Experience with multi-vendor and third-party delivery models.
• Solid understanding of Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management skills; capable of motivating and organising teams under pressure.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality and risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and delivery streams concurrently.
• Confident in test estimation planning scheduling and resource forecasting.
• Comfortable working with test management and defect tracking tools i.e. Azure DevOps
• Experience in the transportation travel or logistics industry is desirable

Additional Information :

By fostering a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming we aim to harness the full potential of our diverse team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply as we believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better decision-making and more effective problem-solving.

Additional Information

What do we offer you

• No boring routine but a new challenge every day.
• The opportunity to learn new things and contribute to innovative projects with the latest technologies and tools.
• A close-knit team of motivated professionals eager to share their knowledge.
• Good employment conditions including:
  • Based on your interests priorities flexibility work-life balance as well as your expertise experience and ambitions we will determine which compensation package suits you.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Abundant knowledge sharing inspiration sessions and training which you can follow and/or give.
  • An open and warm company culture with around 500 and growing (international) professional colleagues.
  • Large projects in both the public and private sectors with a focus on technological innovation.
  • A personal training budget to enhance your skills and dedicated days to develop them. Because as we grow you grow.
  • Regular team events such as after-work drinks or other team initiatives.
  • Ownership to take charge of your own projects and create real change.
  • Job security through a strong team stable projects continuous innovations and ongoing growth.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time