Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) is the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR, a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.
KBR supports the hydrocarbon and government services markets across six continents, offering challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.
We are seeking to recruit a Test Lead on a 12-month contract based in Warrington.
On Offer:
* Competitive hourly pay rate
* Outside IR35, highly likely so engagement via a Ltd Co. is permitted
* Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Purpose of the Role
The Test Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by leading testing efforts throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). This involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, developing test strategies, designing test plans, executing test cases, and overseeing the entire testing process.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with project stakeholders to define comprehensive test strategies aligned with project goals and objectives.
* Develop test plans outlining testing scope, approach, resources, and timelines.
* Lead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance, support, and training. Foster a collaborative and high-performance testing environment.
* Oversee creation and execution of test cases, ensuring coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. Review and approve test cases developed by team members, including System Test (ST), System Integration Test (SIT), User Acceptance Test (UAT), Infrastructure Test (IT), Load Test (LT), Security/Pen Test (PT), and Operational Acceptance Test (OAT).
* Establish defect tracking and management processes. Coordinate with development teams to prioritize and resolve defects promptly.
* Ensure proper documentation and reporting of defects throughout testing.
* Evaluate opportunities for test automation, implement automation frameworks and tools, and work with automation engineers to automate repetitive test cases.
* Monitor and analyze test results to identify areas for improvement. Implement measures to enhance testing quality and efficiency.
* Identify and assess testing-related project risks. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
* Test Deliverables:
* Prepare Master Test Plan
* Create and peer review Test Cases / Scripts (QA)
* Maintain Test Execution Logs
* Prepare Defect Reports
* Prepare Test Summary Reports
Skills / Experience
* Proven experience as a Test Analyst or similar, with 7-12 years in software testing, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with peer reviews of test artifacts and mentoring testers.
* Thorough attention to detail to identify bugs and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
* Strong understanding of testing methodologies like V Model, Agile, Hybrid, including manual and automated testing techniques (SCRUM, Kanban, DevOps).
* Hands-on proficiency with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, HPALM, Selenium, JUnit, Cucumber, CI/CD, SoapUI, POSTMAN).
* Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python).
* Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
* Understanding of regulatory standards such as GDPR.
* Ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
* Creative and innovative thinking in solution design.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Willingness to share knowledge and experience to support team development.
* Good organizational skills to meet deadlines and estimates.
Qualifications
* Incorporated Engineer or equivalent.
* Certification in Testing Methodology (e.g., ISTQB) and/or SCRUM Practitioner Certification.
* CSTP (Certified Software Test Professional).
NB: Only candidates with the right to live and work in the UK will be considered.
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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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