Test Lead

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About AberdeenAt Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.About the RoleThe Test Lead in the Corporate Tribe is responsible for managing relationships with third‑party test providers, leading automation and AI‑driven testing strategies, maintaining the test environment, and collaborating across teams to ensure smooth integration of testing processes. The role also involves improving methodologies, setting technical standards, and coaching team members to foster a collaborative and high‑performing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage relationship with internal and third‑party providers for test management.Lead the development and implementation of testing automation strategies.Implement AI solutions to enhance testing processes and outcomes.Oversee the management and maintenance of test environments, ensuring they are properly configured, stable, and aligned with project requirements, while coordinating updates and troubleshooting issues.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing processes.Monitor and report on testing progress, issues, and outcomes.Continuously improve testing methodologies and practices.Provide Tribe leadership across Testing.Define and maintain technical standards for development and testing.Foster a collaborative environment among chapter members and other Chapter Leads.About the CandidateProven experience in test management and automation.Practical experience of environment management.Proven experience in management of internal and 3rd party services.Excellent relationship management skills.Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.A proactive and innovative approach to testing.Strong knowledge and experience in software development, including various programming languages, frameworks, tools, and best practices.Commitment to driving continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and methodologies.Flexibility and adaptability to stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the testing domain.Familiarity with other disciplines within the organization to ensure seamless integration and collaboration between teams.Our BenefitsWe have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.Inclusive Work CultureWhatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a blended working approach. This approach combines the benefits of face‑to‑face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability please let us know and we will assist.We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense; this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr