Test Lead

Role: Test Lead

Rate: Competitive - TBC

Location: London/Milton Keynes/Sheffield (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Length: 3 Months rolling contract

National logisitics company seeks Test Lead to assist with the preparation of test plans and the testing of software in line with internal guidelines and standards.

Responsibilties:

* Responsible for preparation of test plans and scripts and acceptance criteria/definition of done for user stories or requirements.
* Maintain high quality and accuracy up to software release.
* Prepare a test plan and a test script for each software component to demonstrate the business condition under test and anticipated results.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and quality requirements.
* Provide feedback to the development team and line managers.
* Provide estimates to the Test Managers for project scheduling where applicable.
* Supports scoping and estimation of effort for each user story added to the Product backlog.
* Work collaboratively with developers to ensure the testability of new features and timely resolution of defects.
* Identify new opportunities for test automation. Design and create automated test scripts wherever possible.
* Travelling involved so needs to be mobile.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of testing complex user systems.
• Thorough experience and understanding of structured test methods and processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Manual testing
• Experience of testing Windows Software Applications and Database Applications produced using GCP Big Query, SQL Server, SQL
• Interfaces including - Data flows, XML, EbXML, FTP, SFTP, Data Streaming, Kubernetes
• Reporting applications - Qlik, Business Objects, Tableau
• Knowledge of using a PDA
• Experience working with RMG Platform Engineering teams:
• PDA Platform (Azure/.Net/Visual Studio),
• RMG EPS,
• GCP Data Platform
• Business Integration Gateway teams would be helpful
• Dedication to quality and meticulous approach.
• Experience of working with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Agile training/qualifications or experience incl. Scrum & Kanban.
• Experience of going through the transformation from Waterfall to Agile delivery methodologies.
• 8+ years in technology testing

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.