Test Lead – Global Programmes

5 days ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Natobotics Full time £50,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Title:
Test Lead – Global Programmes

Location:
Hybrid 3/ days

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Test Lead
to drive end-to-end testing across complex, multi-application programs in a globally distributed environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, with hands-on experience in API, database, and cloud-based systems.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, fostering high performance and accountability.

Develop
multi-environment, multi-phase test strategies and plans
aligned with business and technical requirements.

Review and create
test scenarios
from business and functional requirements.

Define project-level
functional and non-functional test approaches
, including performance and NFR testing.

Implement, maintain, and optimize
automation frameworks
using Selenium, Tosca, CI/CD pipelines, and test data tooling.

Manage
regression test packs
, defect triage, and provide test completion certification for release readiness.

Collaborate with
business analysts, scrum masters, and project managers
to ensure testing supports business goals.

Ensure test processes are auditable, robust, and continuously improved.

Report testing progress, risks, and issues to
senior management
and stakeholders.

Identify entry/exit criteria, resolve non-compliance, and maintain high-quality standards across all testing phases.

Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years as a
Test Lead
in complex, multi-application environments.

Experience in
globally distributed teams
.

Strong expertise in
API (Postman/SoapUI/Insomnia) and database testing
.

Hands-on experience in
automation testing
(Selenium, Tosca) and test data management.

Advanced knowledge of
Jira and Zephyr
for test management and reporting.

Experience in
Agile/Scrum methodologies
.

Excellent
communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
.

ISTQB Intermediate or equivalent certification.

Desirable Skills & Experience
Exposure to
Identity & Access Management (IAM), SailPoint IdentityIQ, AD/ADLDS, and Privilege Access systems
.

Experience in
cloud testing
(AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS environments.

Knowledge of
CI/CD tools
: Jenkins, Maven, JUnit Jupiter, Selenium WebDriver.

Hands-on experience with
ServiceNow integrations, API Gateway, SCIM, LDAP, OIDC, CSV, and Batch ETL testing
.

Familiarity with
graph database management systems (GDBMS)
and GitOps Repos.

ISTQB Manager certification preferred.

Previous experience within leading bank
or similar global financial institutions
is a plus.

Why Join Us
Lead complex global testing programs with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Opportunity to influence
QA standards, automation, and best practices
.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders across diverse geographies.

Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Apply Now:
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