Test Lead
Overview
Consultant Test Lead – Prolifics Testing
Location: Borehamwood, UK (Hybrid Remote)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Industry: IT Services | Software Testing
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us
Prolifics Testing is a leading UK-based software testing consultancy, part of the global Prolifics Group with operations in the USA and India. We provide high-quality testing services across multiple industries, with a strong focus on Higher Education, Legal, and Enterprise IT solutions. Our clients include global law firms, universities, financial services, and corporate enterprises, delivering complex software implementations, migrations, and system integrations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a hands-on Consultant Test Lead with strong experience in integration testing and Salesforce projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a major programme of work, liaising directly with key stakeholders while ensuring smooth collaboration between onshore and offshore testing teams.
As a Test Lead, you will take ownership of test governance, oversee the functional system and integration test phases, and ensure high-quality deliverables from our offshore team. You’ll be working closely with project managers, developers, and business analysts to drive best practices and testing excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the test strategy, planning, and execution for a major integration and Salesforce implementation programme.
- Act as the primary client contact, ensuring alignment between business goals, test deliverables, and project timelines.
- Provide a governance layer for our offshore test team, ensuring test phases are executed effectively.
- Oversee integration testing, ensuring that interfaces between systems (including APIs and middleware) function seamlessly.
- Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to define test scope, priorities, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure best practices for functional system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) support.
- Implement and optimise test automation where applicable, using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, and JMeter.
- Produce high-quality test documentation, including test strategies, test cases, defect reports, and governance artefacts.
- Work across agile and waterfall methodologies, adapting processes as required.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong background in integration testing.
- Previous experience as a Test Lead, managing testing activities across multiple test phases.
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce testing (custom configurations, integrations, and data validation).
- Experience leading offshore teams, ensuring quality governance and process adherence.
- Excellent knowledge of API testing and integration testing methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress).
- Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising directly with clients and senior management.
- ISTQB Foundation certification (ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent is a plus).
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Exposure to middleware and cloud-based integrations.
- Experience in Higher Education or Legal domains.
- Performance testing or test automation experience.
- Experience working in multi-vendor environments.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on delivery and quality assurance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for test reporting and client interactions.
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead high-profile testing engagements with enterprise clients.
Career progression within a growing consultancy.
Exposure to test automation, performance testing, and cloud-based technologies.
Hybrid remote working with flexibility.
Staff socials and team-building activities.
BUPA Private Health Insurance.
Corporate Pension Scheme.
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Are you ready to take the reins as a Test Lead at Prolifics Testing? Located in the vibrant Borehamwood, UK, we are on the lookout for a dynamic and hands-on Consultant Test Lead to join our expanding team. Here at Prolifics Testing, a proud member of the global Prolifics Group, we specialize in delivering top-tier software testing services across a variety of sectors, particularly focusing on Higher Education, Legal, and Corporate IT solutions. As a Test Lead, you will be at the forefront of a significant integration testing and Salesforce project. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys direct engagement with key stakeholders while leading an efficient collaboration between onshore and offshore testing teams. You’ll oversee the entire test strategy, ensuring everything runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of test governance. Your responsibilities will include managing system integration tests, optimizing test automation with tools like Playwright and Selenium, and crafting comprehensive test documentation. With your strong background in integration testing and stakeholder management, you will guide our dedicated offshore teams and ensure that our clients’ projects are delivered not only on time but also to the highest quality. This is more than just managing tests; it's about leading a team towards success and excellence, honing your skills further in a supportive environment that promotes personal growth and career progression. If you thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere and are ready to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you!
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