Test Lead
Job title: Test Lead
Location: Egham, Surrey, UK
2Salary: £60,000 - £62,000 per annum (DOE)
Working hours: 35 hours a week, flexible between 8:00am to 6:00pm
Reporting to: Test & Release Manager
Intersoft is an award-winning delivery management software provider and part of the Royal Mail Group. Our software has led the market in providing innovative shipping solutions since 1993 for retailers and third-party providers. Our solution, Intelligent Shipper, integrates directly into multiple carriers and provides smart and convenient delivery methods such as Tracked, Click and Collect, Locker Boxes, Next Day and more to help retailers and brands scale eCommerce. As a business, we are continuously striving to be better. We foster an environment that allows our diverse and highly talented team to think, plan and further improve themselves and the software we develop. And we believe this is working, as 91% of our employees said Intersoft is a great place to work! Job Duties and Responsibilities:
On a daily basis, as a Test Lead you will be responsible for the Test Execution for multiple Projects/Maintenance Cycles from Development through to Go-Live. As Test Lead you will work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT delivering software through Agile methodology. From time to time you will be required to perform software tests, following best practice to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures in all areas of software testing.
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of documented test cases. Executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Management of the Test Teams sickness, holiday, and other absences via People HR
- Regularly review training and development requirements for the Test Team, ensuring all team members remain up to date with the latest technologies and leadership knowledge
- Complete the Test Teams performance management process, ensuring regular 1-2-1s are completed and People HR is updated to reflect goal progress and actions on a monthly basis
- Manage and prioritise the Test team’s workload
- Leads test phases across work streams ensuring adequate transition to the live environment
- Co-ordinate IT and Business users involved in testing, planning, preparing, executing, and reporting test progress
- Manage all aspects of the end to end Testing process
- Managing and Delivering Phases of testing for multiple projects
- Creation of Test Strategies and Test Plans
- Test Execution and Sign-off
- Defining the scope of testing within the context of each Project / Cycle
- Define and agree test plans with IT/Business and Stakeholders
- Monitor and reports progressing to all interested parties and escalate issues as required
- Ensure the acceptance criteria for each test phase are achieved
- Responsible for Project/Release quality prior to UAT and Go-live
- Reports and chairs meetings on deviations, risks, issues relating to the project/change
- Controls and manages the release communication and training
- Ensure the live release planning approvals are completed
- Drive process improvements for delivering change, faster at optimum cost and minimised risk to operational services
- Defining the scope of testing within the context of each Project / Cycle
- Define and agree test plans with Test Lead and the Scrum teams
- Provide accurate test estimates for Requirements
- Monitor and report test progress to all interested parties and escalate issues as required
- Ensure the acceptance criteria for each test phase are achieved
- Train and mentor new Joiners and other Team members
Key working relationships:
- Head of Testing & Service Delivery
- Testing Team
- Development
- Business Analysts
- Application Support Team
Expected experience & skills:
- Sound knowledge Minimum 5 years proven track record in Software Testing
- Must have experience in Agile/Scrum models
- Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Web, Mobile and Tablet
- Strong Testing Experience in Non-Functional testing
- Experience of working with Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM
- Familiar with C# .NET, HTML, SQL & Java
- Good Experience of working with SQL and SQL Management Studio.
- Excellent knowledge in Postman & SOAP UI for API Testing
- Keen attention to detail essential
- Must be motivated to work independently whilst able to positively influence and engage with other team members
- Must be able to work closely with the BA & development teams
- Beneficial – Previous work experience within the logistics industry
- ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software Testing is desirable but not essential
Beneficial skills:
- Automation skills experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards will be an added advantage (not a must have)
- Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .net will be an added advantage (not a must have)
- Experience working with Selenium Webdriver will be an added advantage (not a must have)
What we offer:
- Fast growing, ambitious company with over 25 years’ experience
- 91% of our employees said that Intersoft is a great place to work!
- UK’s Best Workplaces and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024
- Annual performance-based bonus incentives
- Real time, 360-degree performance feedback
- Full private health insurance through our healthcare partner, Vitality Health
- Group Life Insurance and Income Protection
- BUPA Dental Insurance
- 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years’ service + all UK Bank Holidays
- Employer pension contributions up to 10%
- AIG LifeWorks employee assistance programme (EAP) – 24/7 support for mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing
- Work-life balance - flexible working and work from home
- Professional development including learning and development, individual development plans, formal mentorship programs, professional tuition reimbursement
- Regular socials, monthly engagement activities, wellbeing days and more
- Paid time off when you are physically and mentally unwell
- Intersoft’s Climate Positive Workforce initiative aims to offset employee carbon emissions and mitigate their impact on the environment. For each employee, ten trees are planted monthly through Intersoft’s environmental partners Ecologi
Intersoft promotes equal opportunities and embraces diversity. Our success lies in cutting-edge technology, a talented team, and the ability to stay one-step-ahead of the delivery process.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: £60,000.00-£62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Egham TW20 9AH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Egham TW20 9AH