Test Team Lead - Park, United Kingdom - SSS Public Safety

SSS Public Safety

Verified Company

Park, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Test Team Lead to join our Software Development team on a permanent basis.

We are looking for someone with proven and significant experience leading a team within a testing environment.

This is a fast-paced environment, so it is essential that you are solutions orientated with line manager responsibility experience.

Location:
Chippenham/Home based

Salary:
Competitive

Travel:
this role may require an occasional travel to Client's sites across UK

Purpose of the role:

The Test Team Leader will be responsible for shaping and managing the testing activity for the ControlWorks Project testing leading a small team.

They will work closely with the Solution Assurance Director and other Senior Development Managers to define and implement best practise for small teams as required for each software release.

They have accountability for ensuring that the quality of the product is at the right level before a release.

Working with the Solution Assurance Director, the Test Team Leader will play an active part in defining the overall testing approach used in the teams and implementing this successfully to deliver high quality solutions.

The Test Team Leader will need to work closely with the Development team to maintain effective processes and progress through the project lifecycle.

Adapting the test approach based on specific customer requirements is important.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain overall test framework
Define and maintain Release Testing strategy
Manage testing throughout the SDLC, delivering within targeted milestones with mínimal issues found by customers in production
Manage and resolve test issues and blockers
Ensure appropriate testing coverage
Ensure consistency within testing process across product suite
Hands on testing required
Proficient in test methodology, practises and processes
Competent leadership skills with experience leading test teams in a prior role
Demonstrable understanding of software architecture and construction
Ability to work at all levels of the organisation
Strong Quality and Customer focus
Good written and oral communication skills

Why work for us:

We aim to offer an inclusive and great place to work. We are passionate about building diverse teams and celebrating individuality.

We love seeing our people grow and develop their careers and in return we reward talent with competitive salaries and great benefits.

When you choose a career with us you also get access to a wide range of excellent, highly competitive benefits such as:

Career progression
23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Flexible/Hybrid/Remote working (depending on the role)
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Company contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, two weeks paternity pay and plenty more

About SSS Public Safety

Our vision is to be a leading global provider of secure, integrated, information-based solutions and services to critical/frontline organisations creating better outcomes for our clients and the public they serve.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule: