IAM Transformation Programme Test Lead in Sheffield, Yorkshire

Role Title: IAM Transformation Programme Test Lead Duration: 6 Months Location: Sheffield Rate: £380 Per Day – Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose / summary Role and Essential skills required: * Highly experienced Test Lead (min 5 years) with excellent communication skills * Experience working within a globally distributed organisation * Experienced at creation of multi environment and multi-phase test strategy and plans * Expert at creating and reviewing test scenarios from business requirements * Strong, theoretical, and practical knowledge of API and Database testing * Define project level functional and non-functional test approaches. * Experience of using at least one of the following tools: Postman/SoapUI/Insomnia * Expert level at Jira and Zephyr test tooling * Good experience of test planning, reporting, co-ordination, and execution of all test activities * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Experience of automation testing tools including Selenium, Tosca and test data creation tooling * Hands on experience of automation and end-to-end testing within a complex environment across multiple applications * Leadership skills that empower and motivate team * Experience of Agile/Scrum projects * Ability to identify test entry and exit criteria and act on non-compliance * Ensure the test function follows an auditable robust process where controls can be evidenced. * Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. * Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. * Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. * Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. * Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it\’s kept up to date by the team * Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. * Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and fulfil end-user requirements. * Assist with identifying and resolving systems issues. * Defect management across all test phases and remediation activities including leading triage sessions for project specific bugs * Coach test team in proper test procedure, review techniques used for all types of testing practiced in the test function. * Provide regular reports to senior management to demonstrate progress of the test function. * Input into overall performance and NFR testing * Participate in project meetings with business and technical stakeholders to understand and deliver projects. * Ensure all testing follows the defined test process and provide input and updates for improvements where needed * Take responsibility for keeping test process relevant and up to date * Make important decisions relating to test within the context of the delivery environment * Conflict management and problem resolution skills * Positive team player working as part of a large programme * Process Improvement – Establish performance testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization * ISTQB Intermediate level Desirable experience and skills: * Previous experience within Identity and Access Management, Privilege Access, Secrets Management tools, Access and Identity Management systems including AD/ADLDS * Experience of testing on both on and off premises test environments * Experience of automation testing tools including Jenkins, Maven, Junit Jupiter, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver * A working knowledge of Java.