Overview:
We are seeking an experienced QE Test Lead to support a large-scale business and technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the overall testing strategy, establishing quality governance, coordinating testing activities across multiple technology workstreams, and leading a wider Quality Engineering team.
This role requires a strong testing background combined with leadership experience across complex delivery environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within Agile product-led teams and managing both internal and supplier-led testing activities to ensure successful programme delivery
Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the overall test strategy and quality approach across the programme.
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Establish quality governance frameworks, standards, metrics, and reporting.
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Develop and manage programme-level test plans, schedules, risks, and dependencies.
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Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams and delivery teams.
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Manage cross-functional and supplier-led test teams.
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Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and data testing activities.
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Drive adoption of Quality Engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ensure effective test coverage across business processes, integrations, and data flows.
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Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Developers, and Delivery Leads to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.
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Manage defects, testing risks, and quality-related issues through to resolution.
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Provide regular quality reporting and test status updates to programme stakeholders.
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Support release planning, deployment activities, and production readiness assessments.
Essential skills:
- Strong understanding of Quality Engineering principles and testing best practices.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate distributed and supplier-led testing teams.
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
Desired skills:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
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Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
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API Testing
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Integration Testing
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Data Testing & Validation
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Quality Engineering
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Agile Delivery
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Test Management & Governance
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AI/ML Testing (Desirable)
Experience:
- Proven experience as a QE Lead, Test Lead, or Test Manager within large-scale transformation programmes.
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Strong experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) solutions.
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Experience working with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
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Strong API and integration testing experience.
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Proven experience in data testing, validation, and reconciliation.
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Experience working within Agile and product-centric delivery environments.
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Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and quality governance frameworks.
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Experience with AI/ML testing and validation.
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Experience implementing test automation strategies.
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Exposure to cloud-based platforms and integration architectures.
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Experience within regulated or complex enterprise environments.
Benefits:
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
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Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:-
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
