Job Title: Test Lead Location: Leeds/Hybrid (x2 days in office) Salary: Competitive Salary Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, execution and reporting of testing across projects, programmes and operational change Support the Test Manager in defining and improving test strategy, governance, standards and QA processes Oversee SIT, UAT, regression, end-to-end, performance and operational readiness testing, including OAT and non-functional testing Maintain an audit-ready testing framework aligned to regulatory, security and compliance requirements Manage defect triage, prioritisation, tracking and escalation Ensure test coverage across pensions administration systems, digital platforms, data migration and regulatory reporting Coordinate internal teams and third-party testing suppliers, escalating risks and deviations Drive test automation, shift-left and CI/CD integration Report clearly on progress, quality metrics, risks and defects to stakeholders Mentor and develop the testing team Requirements Experience leading or coordinating testing in financial services - pensions, insurance, banking or other regulated environments Strong background in test planning, defect management, risk assessment and stakeholder engagement End-to-end testing experience across complex business and technology transformation programmes Hands-on with test management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, Azure DevOps or TestRail Technical testing skills across API and integration testing, mobile testing, data validation and reconciliation, and performance and load testing Experience working with third-party testing suppliers Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, DevOps or hybrid delivery Exposure to test automation frameworks, CI/CD, SQL and cloud environments (Azure or AWS) ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent) Desirable: UK pensions administration experience (DB, DC or master trust), platform migration and data conversion, ISTQB Test Manager, PRINCE2/ITIL, or a pensions qualification We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. JBRP1_UKTJ
Test Lead employer: Fruition Group
As a leading financial technology organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, including 2-3 days onsite in London, we offer exceptional growth opportunities through engaging projects in capital markets and cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.
