Software Testing Team Lead

As a driving force in the development of enterprise and Internet technology who has rapidly grown into a global operation, delivering an unrivalled online experience to more than 45 million customers in 21 languages - my client is passionate about their brand, product, customers and employees, and want to meet highly motivated individuals who will share their vision and passion

They are currently in need of a Test Lead to work within the Software Development department who will assist in driving the provision of a capable, reactive, motivated, delivery focused testing team

As a successful candidate, you will be taking responsibility for a number of work items across a suite of products and applications including a global website and mobile platform

As a suitable candidate, you will have:

• Strong team/project lead experience
• A strong background in software testing
• Commercial experience of leading large and projects
• Excellent understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Ability to multi task and manage multiple streams of activity shifting focus regularly
• Capacity to operate in a pressured environment and react quickly to pressured situations
• Commitment to quality and thorough approach to work

On a day to day basis, you will be:

• Planning, organising and reporting on testing phases of work items across a range of products
• Applying active governance around quality, rules, standards and processes for work items you are managing
• Reviewing and analysing requirement documents ensuring business and technical requirements are fully understood to a detailed level
• Ensuring relevant test artefacts (test plans, estimates, test cases, regression suites) are created within necessary timescales and to the required standard
• Guiding, coaching and mentoring testers ensuring desired quality is achieved for work items you are responsible for
• Actively communicating both within the team and outside the team, attending and contributing to various interdepartmental meetings
• Liaising and facilitating successful relationships within the development teams and at times the operational functions