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Test Lead (SC Cleared) London, UK (Hybrid) Contract (Inside IR 35)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee UAT and business testing activities across one or more workstreams Plan, coordinate, and manage end-to-end UAT cycles, including entry/exit criteria and sign-off Act as the primary interface between business users, UAT testers, and delivery teams Manage and lead a team of 5 manual test analysts, providing guidance and oversight

Own and manage defect/triage processes, including

• Defect prioritisation and severity assessment
• Coordination with development and delivery teams
• Tracking resolution and retesting
• Facilitate UAT workshops, walkthroughs, and defect triage sessions with business stakeholders
• Ensure testing activities align with regulatory, audit, and governance standards

Produce and maintain key test artefacts, including

• UAT Test Plans and Test Scenarios
• Defect reports, daily status updates, and testing dashboards
• UAT completion and sign-off documentation
• Identify and manage testing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Provide clear status updates and escalation to senior stakeholders when required

Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Lead or UAT Lead within banking or financial services Strong hands-on experience in manual / non-automated testing Extensive experience working with business users and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of testers (approx. 5 resources) Strong experience in defect management and triage coordination Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience delivering testing within regulated or public sector environments Ability to work on-site in London 2 days per week

For more info, please contact mahanthi@Lsarecruit.co.uk