Test Lead

Job details

• Create and manage the release test schedules for a number of systems.
• Develop, automate and own test suites on web, portal and remote based applications to help regression test each change/release and reduce manual effort.
• Understand requirements, solution designs and define appropriate test plans for review and sign off by systems owners, often across multiple systems.
• Help identify any gaps in testing and support the business in developing solutions which could reduce manual test effort.
• Undertake testing against test plans and coordinate any testing by system SMEs where required, ensuring test evidence is recorded.
• Lead the logging, triage of defects identified in UAT and ensure that any blockers are well communicated and being prioritised by the system supplier.
• Conduct manual and exploratory testing where required.
• Ensure all testing pre‑requisites are identified and met before the development and testing begins.
• Help manage the test environments and ensure the environment suite is cost‑efficient.
• Send daily test execution reports to stakeholders that present a true position of UAT testing.

• Demonstratable experience in front‑end, back‑end and API testing.
• Understanding of different methodologies such as Agile, waterfall and hybrid.
• Test automation experience with programming languages like Java or Python, SQL and Selenium Web Driver.
• Knowledge and experience in using tools such as IntelliJ or Visual Studio Code, JMeter and Postman.
• At least basic understanding of how cloud architecture works.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to a changing IT, project and business environment.
• Actively listens to the views of colleagues and business leaders, but also has the strength of character to challenge where required.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to understand the Loans e2e customer journey.
• Flexibility to adjust to different projects and business areas where the test process may vary.

• Flexible working – hybrid approach.
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues eligible for annual 4
  
  Cs performance bonus.
• Financial wellbeing package including life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost and matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Mental wellbeing programme – thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme 24/7, in‑house mental health first aiders and support groups.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell a week.
• Health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities and social events throughout the year.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation or marital status. We are a Disability Confident employer committed to fair access to support and adjustments throughout the recruitment journey and welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We conduct thorough referencing, including credit and criminal record checks.