TEST LEAD BRISTOL

Full Time
50,000-60,000 GBP / YEAR
(gross, based on experience)
Bristol / Flexible Office Hours

We’re growing rapidly and are seeking a Test Lead to embark on a range of software development projects. The role will put the latest technologies at your fingertips in a talented, collaborative team and high-energy work environment. We want everyone to build a career they can be proud of and will support you in your development from day one. You’ll be happy to work in a team and lead by example, every day.

 

WE ARE AMDARIS

 

We bring together the best talent and next-level ideas to create outstanding solutions. With 40% year-on-year growth every year under our belt over the past four years, we have big plans for the future. Our growth plan is ambitious and our projects take software to the next level.

 

TEST LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The main purpose of the role is to shape products, directly impacting the solution and being an expert, influencing the development opportunities for our projects.

As a Test Lead, you will work with cross-functional teams to test new web products and features, as well as collaborate with developers and internal teams on product development.

The successful Test Lead must keep up with emerging technologies, supervise the activities of less experienced team members or other colleagues to maintain operational feasibility through analysis, problem definition, solution development, and propose a solution.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • You will lead the test activities required to demonstrate compliance to requirements for complex systems involving software.
  • You will be responsible for working with SME’s to facilitate the design and development of tests to verify / validate functionality. 
  • You will capture, report and support the analysis of system non-conformities. 
  • An opportunity to help shape the design and architecture as the system matures. 
  • Supporting system software updates, and deployment activities. 

TEST LEAD REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Familiarity with V-model and importance of testing against requirements.
  • Proven experience of leading Functional Testing activities: running and managing appropriate tests to ensure requirements are met. 
  • Proven experience of leading Non-Functional Testing activities: analysing changes to a product and/or service. 
  • Ability to identify, research and implement effective testing techniques and tools. 
  • Communicating issues and defects to stakeholders. 
  • Experience of Integration testing. Specifically designing appropriate, risk based, end to end system integration tests. 
  • Exposure to Continuous Integration and deployment as part of a software release process. 
  • Creation and maintenance of automated tests. 
  • You must be able to obtain SC Clearance. 

LIFE AT AMDARIS

 

  • Competitive Employer Pension contributions
  • Free Fruit, Snacks and Drinks every week
  • Collaborative environment designed for activity-based working
  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • Cycle to work scheme, Electric car scheme, Gym discounts and many more flexible benefits to use at your leisure
  • Health and Wellbeing app which offers a variety of tools, mindfulness, and positivity
  • Invest in your personal development through training and qualifications
  • Monthly social and charitable events
  • Beer on Tap!!

Job Features

  • Salary

    Competitive salary that rewards your hard work and recognise talent

  • Benefits

    Attractive mix of perks and benefits

  • Tech

    High spec laptops and latest technology

  • Environment

    Flexible Working

  • Development

    In-house and external training courses and qualifications

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    SALARY

    At Amdaris, we offer competitive salaries. Your progression is important to us, so we create roadmaps to you learning more and earning more through our performance review and goals.

    CAREER

    Joining Amdaris is just the start of your new chapter. We will ensure you have a clear career development plan so that you can plot your destiny.

    LEARNING

    Learning and self-improvement are a core part of our values. Whether you want to get certified or train in new technologies, we will take care of it.

    BENEFITS

    Amdaris offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including time off, opportunities to travel, social events and referral bonuses to name a few.

    HEALTH

    Health involves more than medical cover. At Amdaris we provide access to gyms, healthy produce and much more.

    TECH

    We are geeks and we love tech. We will make sure you have high spec hardware and access to a huge array of software applications so you can work at your best.

    WORKSPACE

    Finished in 2018 and a short walk from the closest train station, our Bristol city centre HQ offers fantastic office space, with breakout areas, classic whiteboards for creative brainstorming sessions, meeting rooms, open kitchen and even a unique, branded “moss wall,” bringing green space into the office. We make sure staff working remotely have everything they need too.