Test Lead – Permanent

Valcon is a north-western European consulting, technology and data company based in the Netherlands, Denmark, UK, Sweden, Germany and Croatia.

Our mission is to combine premium consulting with deep technology and data knowledge to add value to our clients. With our capabilities, we help clients to create value in transformations, from operational strategy to implementation, supported by a wide array of IT tools.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Lead to join our team on a permanent basis

Required Skills/Experience

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Benefits

  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
  • Holiday Flex (buy or sell up to 5 days)
  • Bonus
  • Life Assurance (4 times basic annual salary)
  • Income protection (50% of gross basic annual salary)
  • Worldwide Business Travel Insurance
  • Private Health Insurance (provided by Bupa, also covers spouse and any children under the age of 18)
  • Health and Wellbeing Allowance
  • Sickness Benefit
  • Health Shield
  • Retail discounts (for over 1000 retailers)
  • Cycle to Work (42% off the cost of a bike)
  • Company pension scheme (3% + 7%)
  • Mobile phone allowance

Valcon Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The Test Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end testing process, from test planning and design to execution and reporting. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to identify test requirements, define test strategies, and prioritize testing activities.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
  • Holiday Flex (buy or sell up to 5 days)
  • Bonus
  • Life Assurance (4 times basic annual salary)
  • Income protection (50% of gross basic annual salary)
  • Worldwide Business Travel Insurance
  • Private Health Insurance (provided by Bupa, also covers spouse and any children under the age of 18)
  • Health and Wellbeing Allowance
  • Sickness Benefit
  • Health Shield
  • Retail discounts (for over 1000 retailers)
  • Cycle to Work (42% off the cost of a bike)
  • Company pension scheme (3% + 7%)
  • Mobile phone allowance

Valcon Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Experience

  • Experience in the retail/ Ecommerce sector
  • Expertise in automation and test automation frameworks, preferably using Virtuoso,
  • Ability to analyse complex systems, identify risks, and propose innovative solutions
  • History of managing and Coordinating Test Teams
  • Proven ability to work successfully within fast paced Agile, delivery methodologies.
  • Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building, at project level.
  • Able to Support and provide guidance to external participants and providers as required.
  • Ability to follow a structured and rigorous defect and issue management process, ensuring timely and resilient escalation and resolution mechanisms are in place
  • Proficiency in one or more test automation and test management tools, exhibiting the ability to
  • Able to independently configure, use, and maintain the test tools to ensure a high standard of performance and maintenance.

Keywords

  • Testing
  • Automation
  • Virtuoso
  • Test Leadership
  • Retail

Location

United Kingdom

Test Lead – Permanent

    Job Primary Location: United Kingdom