Software Test Lead

Job Description

At ALTEN, we support industry‑leading organisations in the development of innovative technology solutions across a range of sectors. We are seeking a Software Test Lead to join our team and support the development of next‑generation marine navigation systems.

Location:

Portsmouth
On‑site Requirement: 2 days per week on site
Seniority:
Senior
Security Clearance:
Not required

• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, promoting best practices in software testing, automation, and quality assurance.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts to provide robust and scalable test coverage.
• Drive test planning, estimation, and testing workshops with stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Establish and maintain test automation standards, coding standards, and testing strategies across the team.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Demonstrate experience leading testing activities and delivering commercial‑grade automated test solutions within complex software environments.

• Required Skills: Extensive experience with Squish test automation, strong Python scripting and test automation development experience, proven background in test design, execution, and leadership, and experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Software Testing Expertise: Strong understanding of modern software testing methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
• Soft Skills &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, ability to influence technical direction and drive continuous improvement, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, collaborative approach to cross‑functional teams, and strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant technical background with equivalent experience.
• Desirable
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with Qt frameworks, GUI testing and validation, working on embedded software or software‑controlled products, familiarity with Agile development environments, and experience in maritime, navigation, electronics, or other safety‑critical industries.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process, candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, employment may be delayed or rejected.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.