OverviewManaging Consultant | Passionate about Building High Performing Tech Teams | Powerlifting EnjoyerWe’re Hiring: Test Lead (Maternity Cover – 1 Year FTC) | c.£62K | Hybrid (Surrey-based)Looking for your next Test Lead opportunity? Join a highly respected software company on a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, a perfect chance to lead impactful projects in a supportive, Agile environment.As one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024), this is a team that values collaboration, innovation and balance.Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid working available)Further information hybrid arrangements:Office attendance up until end of this year is as and when required for key project/team meetings – circa 3-4 times per month. From January next year, expectation is that people will work from the office 4 days in every 10 working days (average of 2 per week).What You’ll DoLead and coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple Agile projectsManage, support, and develop a high-performing test teamDefine test strategies, execute plans, and monitor progressEnsure quality across software releases, from development to go-liveDrive continuous improvement in processes and delivery standardsBuild strong relationships with business and tech stakeholdersMentor team members and support their growthWhat You’ll Bring5+ years’ experience in software testing, ideally with leadership exposureHands-on experience with API, web, cross-platform, and non-functional testingStrong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologyFamiliar with JIRA, TFS, ALM, SQL, HTML, Postman, SOAP UIStrong organisational and communication skillsAbility to lead, influence and collaborate across departmentsBonus points for: Logistics industry experience, C#/.NET exposure, automation or Selenium knowledge, ISTQB certificationNamed one of the UK’s Best Workplaces & for Wellbeing (2024)Private medical and dental coverAnnual bonus + up to 10% pension contribution23 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26)Flexible/hybrid working + paid mental health daysL&D programmes, mentoring, and tuition supportMonthly tree planting to offset employee carbon emissionsLooking to lead in a trusted, people-first tech company on a fixed-term basis? This is your moment.DM me or apply today to find out more.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware Development #J-18808-Ljbffr