Test Lead – Global Programmes

5 days ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom N Consulting Global Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Title:
Test Lead – Global Programmes

Location:
[City, Country / Remote]

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 Banking
    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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