Test and Quality Assurance SME

We are looking for Test and Quality Assurance Subject Matter Experts to join our teams in the UK.

Job Title: Programme Test Manager

Role Overview:

As a Programme Test Manager, you will lead the end-to-end testing service for a large-scale public sector programme. You will be responsible for managing all test activities across complex multi-phase deliveries, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Programme Test Strategy.
• Manage all test phases: In-sprint, Integration, System, Release, Non-functional, and OAT.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including PM&D, Social Security Scotland, and 3rd-party vendors.
• Oversee continuous improvement initiatives including test automation and service transition.
• Provide governance on risk, issue management, and test resource planning.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in senior test leadership roles across Agile at scale and Waterfall environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage enterprise-scale test delivery and strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of public sector programmes and governance (preferred).
• Expertise in defect management, planning tools (JIRA, Confluence), and test environments.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Certification in Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) is advantageous.
• Proven track record in strategic test transformation and service transfer.

Job Title: Test Manager

Role Overview:

As a Test Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the execution of testing activities across multiple streams within an Agile delivery framework. You will manage a team of test professionals and drive quality assurance efforts across releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage test planning, resource allocation, and execution across system and interim releases.
• Oversee defect triage and ensure effective communication with delivery teams.
• Support continuous improvement through tooling, metrics, and feedback loops.
• Coordinate with other teams for end-to-end assurance.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing test teams within Agile projects.
• Knowledge of both functional and non-functional testing methodologies.
• Skilled in the use of JIRA, QTest, GitLab, and automation reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience in public sector environments is a plus.

Job Title: Test Lead

Role Overview:

As a Test Lead, you will design and lead the implementation of test strategies for a variety of test types and coordinate automation and manual efforts to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of automation and manual testing across SDLC.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium and Cucumber.
• Mentor junior testers and enforce quality standards across teams.
• Liaise with Business Analysts and Developers to refine acceptance criteria.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Direct experience in creating automation strategies and frameworks.
• Strong command of test automation tools (Selenium, Cucumber, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and API test tools (JMeter, Postman).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Background in Agile and DevOps environments is essential.

Job Title: Test Engineer

Role Overview:

As a Test Engineer, you will execute functional and non-functional tests, ensuring quality across multiple phases and releases within a SAFe Agile delivery context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute test cases to validate software functionality and performance.
• Perform regression, exploratory, and UAT testing.
• Document test evidence and defects in JIRA and Confluence.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and contribute to test estimations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in testing web-based and back-end systems in an Agile context.
• Proficient in test execution, defect reporting, and test data creation.
• Familiarity with JIRA, GitLab, and SQL-based database tools like DBeaver.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Understanding of automation frameworks is desirable.

Job Title: Manual Test Analyst

Role Overview:

As a Manual Test Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining manual test cases to ensure software functionality and usability across various releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute manual test scripts and exploratory testing on web/mobile systems.
• Log detailed bugs and support developers during debugging.
• Contribute to regression testing and test closure activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in hands-on manual testing across multiple project environments.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate into meaningful test cases.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with accessibility and compatibility testing preferred.

Job Title: Automation Test Analyst

Role Overview:

As an Automation Test Analyst, you will develop and maintain automated test scripts using modern frameworks, contributing to CI/CD pipelines and accelerating test cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain automated regression and functional test suites.
• Integrate automated tests with Jenkins and GitLab CI pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize test coverage and shift-left strategies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in Selenium, Cucumber, and Serenity BDD frameworks.
• Familiar with test design patterns, Git branching, and IntelliJ IDE.
• Understanding of REST API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Test Automation Engineer or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Background in Agile Scrum and DevOps integration is essential.

Job Title: Performance Test Analyst

Role Overview:

As a Performance Test Analyst, you will define and execute load, stress, and scalability tests to ensure system performance meets business expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and run performance test scripts using JMeter and NeoLoad.
• Analyze results and present findings with clear bottleneck identification.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in performance testing of enterprise applications.
• Expertise in JMeter, NeoLoad, and server monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile testing principles.

Qualifications:

• Performance Testing certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in public sector or large programmes desirable.

Job Title: Defect Analyst / Continuous Improvement Analyst

Role Overview:

As a Defect Analyst, you will support the defect lifecycle management process, ensuring high quality root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and analyze defect data using JIRA.
• Collaborate with QA leads to perform RCA and implement fixes.
• Contribute to lessons learned and test efficiency reporting.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of defect management practices and workflows.
• Solid experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile testing and improvement cycles.

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Background in continuous improvement and Agile retrospectives is a bonus.