- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of Test Engineers
- Plan, organise and monitor test execution against agreed schedules
- Work within Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery environments
- Review test cases, test procedures and test evidence before execution
- Drive test automation initiatives and increase automation coverage across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Ensure requirements are traceable through test cases and execution results
- Support System Test plans, Daily/Weekly Test Status Reports and progress updates
- Coordinate defect management, prioritisation, tracking through resolution and root cause analysis
- Support commissioning, configuration and maintenance of test environments, laboratory equipment and test assets
- Ensure compliance with project processes, quality standards and safety requirements
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing to Test Engineers
- Collaborate with Engineering, Development, Project, Environment and Infrastructure teams
- Support customer demonstrations, witness testing and operational readiness activities
- Drive continuous improvement of testing processes, tools and working practices
- Supervise maintenance of test assets such as devices and technical tooling
- Coach the team in management tools for Requirements, Test, Defects and Knowledge
- Ensure compliance with the Testing Management Plan and System Test Strategy
- Analyze testing inputs from technical documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ software engineering/ Electronic Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 8+ years of software and/or hardware experience including at least 3 years of proven experience in leading day-to-day System Test activities within complex software or systems integration programmes
- Mandatory Certifications: ISTQB Foundation
- Strong experience preparing, reviewing and executing System Test plans, test cases and test procedures
- Experience coordinating small technical teams and allocating testing activities
- Strong understanding of functional testing, defect management, software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles
- Experience working with test management tools such as TestRail, Jira, Confluence or equivalent
- Experience supporting test environments, laboratory equipment, PCI equipment and engineering test facilities
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Transportation or Mobility system domain knowledge/ Payment system knowledge. Systems integration and multi-supplier environments
- Desirable Certification: ISTQB Advanced level
- Desirable Certification: Agile or Scrum Certification
- Desirable non-functional testing experience such as performance and security
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in coordinating System Test activities, leading technical teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and testing methodologies. Proficient in test automation, defect management, and stakeholder communication within complex software integration environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- System Test Planning
- Test Automation Initiatives
- Defect Management
- Test Management Tools
- Transportation System Knowledge
Hard Skills
- System Test Execution
- Test Case Review
- Functional Testing
- Defect Tracking
- Quality Assurance Principles
- Non-Functional Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- Waterfall Methodologies
- Hybrid Delivery Environments
Soft Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Management
Certifications & Qualifications
- ISTQB Foundation
- ISTQB Advanced Level
- Agile Certification
- Scrum Certification
Industry Keywords
- Software Integration
- Systems Integration
- Multi-Supplier Environments
- Mobility Systems
- Payment Systems
Tools & Technologies
- TestRail
- Jira
- Confluence
- Laboratory Equipment
- PCI Equipment
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Test Lead in Redhill employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
