We’re looking for a hands-on Test Lead to own quality across a range of internally developed systems and SaaS products. This is a player-coach role: you’ll be writing and reviewing C# test automation yourself, while also leading testers, running testing delivery across multiple teams, suppliers and business stakeholders, and keeping everything aligned to programme timelines through to go/no-go.
Responsibilities
- Leading and mentoring a team of testers, setting standards and day-to-day priorities
- Hands-on design and development of automated tests in C# across web and API layers
- Defining test strategy, plans, schedules, quality gates and acceptance criteria
- Planning and running delivery for testing workstreams, including scope, estimates, dependencies, risks and timelines
- Coordinating end to end testing across multiple integrated systems and platforms
- Managing UAT and supporting business testing teams
- Overseeing third party and supplier QA, ensuring deliverables meet agreed requirements and standards
- Managing defects, test reporting, risks and mitigation activity
- Working closely with Project Managers, BAs, developers and business stakeholders
- Supporting test environments, tooling, CI pipelines and test data
- Producing clear reporting and closure documentation to support go/no-go decisions
Required Skills
- Strong commercial C# experience, ideally building and maintaining test automation frameworks
- Test automation across web and API using tools such as SpecFlow/Reqnroll, Playwright, RestSharp or Postman
- Experience leading testers or QA teams while staying hands-on
- Project management experience running or coordinating delivery teams: planning, tracking progress, reporting and balancing competing priorities
- Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery
- Experience across functional and non-functional testing, including unit, integration, system and UATExperience coordinating complex delivery involving multiple systems and third party suppliers
- Strong defect management, test reporting and risk management experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Skills
- Financial services experience, particularly private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real assets or investment management (not essential)
- eFront, DealCloud or similar investment management platforms
- Databricks / Power BI
- Exposure to performance or security testing
Test Lead employer: Kennedy Pearce Consulting
As a leading financial service firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to operational excellence is matched by our dedication to providing comprehensive benefits and unique opportunities for career advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding roles in the financial sector.
