Contract Opportunity: Security & Infrastructure Test Lead
Company: Ten10
Location: Remote/Client Site (London, Farringdon 1-2 days per week)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Ten10 is one of the UK's leading tech consultancies, and we are currently looking for a high-calibre Security and Infrastructure Test Lead to join us on a contract basis for a mission-critical project with one of our key logistics clients.
This role is specifically tailored for an expert in Azure Cloud and Security Infrastructure testing within complex, multi-platform environments. You will be responsible for ensuring that migrated applications, upgraded infrastructure, and security monitoring tools-specifically Microsoft Sentinel-meet the highest quality standards before reaching production.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess an agile mindset, and have a proven track record of validating complex infrastructure and security systems, we want to hear from you.
The Role
- Test Planning & Design: Responsible for the preparation of comprehensive test management plans, scripts, and acceptance criteria (Definition of Done) for user stories and requirements.
- Infrastructure & Security Validation: Prepare a test plan and detailed test scripts for each infrastructure/security component to demonstrate the business condition under test and anticipated results.
- Test Reporting: Responsible for the overarching test reporting for the project, providing regular updates and reports to the Portfolio Test Manager for project scheduling.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain high quality and accuracy throughout the life cycle up to software release, ensuring all work meets schedule and quality requirements.
- Collaboration & Defect Management: Work collaboratively with suppliers and the user base to ensure the testability of new features and timely resolution of defects.
- Estimation: Support the scoping and estimation of effort for each user story added to the Product Backlog.
- UAT Management: Lead and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with a technical user base.
What You'll Be Doing
- Cloud & Security Validation: Leading the testing efforts for security monitoring on Azure and the migration of applications to Azure environments.
- Supplier Assurance: Overseeing and assuring the quality of testing performed by external suppliers.
- Hybrid Methodology Support: Supporting the transition and delivery within environments moving from Waterfall to Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
- Tool Management: Utilizing Azure DevOps (ADO) for test configuration, defect tracking, and collaboration.
Key Skills & Experience
- Testing Core: 10+ experience and deep understanding of structured test methods, processes, and manual testing.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Proven track record of testing upgraded infrastructure and cloud services, specifically involving migrations to Azure.
- Security Expertise: Proven track record of testing security applications on cloud services, with specific skills in Microsoft Sentinel.
- Tooling: Proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for managing the testing life cycle.
- Agile Expertise: Experience working in Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and supporting the product backlog process.
- Soft Skills: A meticulous approach to quality and the ability to provide confident updates and feedback to project teams and line managers.
Desirable Skills
- Industry Experience: Previous experience within large-scale logistics or postal organizations.
- Automation: Hands-on exposure to automated testing frameworks.
Ready to join the team? Apply now and let's shape the future of quality engineering together.