Team Leader (hands‑on) – Software Testing – up to £45k
Location: West MidlandsIndustry: ITSalary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum + benefitsPosted: 19/06/2019
Test Team Leader, Senior Software Tester, Test Analyst, Manual Tester, Software Tester, QA Tester, Application Tester, Lead Tester, Senior Tester, Automated Tester, Developer in Test.
Are you an experienced Test Team Leader with man‑management experience looking for your next challenge in testing?Do you enjoy managing and leading a team and projects while keeping your hands dirty doing hands‑on testing?Want to work for an industry‑leading specialist software house based near Birmingham where you will progress and be a key part of testing moving forward implementing automated testing?
We have a great opportunity for an ambitious hands‑on Test Team Leader with strong experience in manual software testing practices as well as project or team leadership and management. This is a superb chance for an experienced team leader and manual tester to join an exciting forward‑thinking establishment who are all about the technology and ultimately grow their career in progressive software testing.
You will be a key influencer and advisor for all things software testing as well as ensuring the standard of testing is always up to speed and kept modern. Due to natural growth of the development team and project demands, this is an exciting time to join a software house at a time of expansion. They’re keen to invest in test automation so you will have the opportunity to gain these skills.
We are looking for established Manual Software Testers who have led teams and testers. You will come with management experience (hiring, firing, well‑being, mentoring & development) who enjoy getting their hands dirty, enjoy leading teams and projects and above all are passionate for all things testing related. Our client is an innovative software house creating slick industry specific applications and software.
You will be leading and managing the project test team’s activities as well as working closely with fellow test colleagues, development manager, stakeholders, business analysts and project managers. This does mean you will still predominately be hands‑on testing for projects so will still be expected to get stuck in.
Ideal experience to have:
- 7+ years experience with manual software testing tools & SDLC (software development life cycle)
- Experience leading/managing projects or test teams
- ISTQB or ISEB qualified
Our client has a fantastic reputation and is a leader within their field. They are a leading software house and leader within their industry, offering opportunities for career progression and growth. For solid software testing experience and senior level duties, our client is willing to pay up to 45k with a great package to compliment it as well as the opportunity to gain further experience in automated testing.
This role is based near Birmingham in the West Midlands and is easily commutable from the surrounding Birmingham area, Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Wallsall, Kidderminster and most places in the West Midlands. Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this role.
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