Test Lead Dublin city centre/Remote 6 month contract Our high profile client based in Dublin city centre is actively seeking an experienced Test Lead to join their team.
As the test lead you will be experienced in software testing within an agile environment.
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You will be able to define a test approach combining manual and automation testing as appropriate.
This is a very hands-on role.You will identify potential opportunities to improve our services and help our customers.
You will be passionate about finding solutions and delivering exceptional results.
Responsibilities: Analysing/reviewing project documentation to understand requirements and create a test approach/plan.
Create test estimates based on effective and efficient testing technique.
Communicating effectively to justify test estimates, test approaches and test plans.
Setting targets and deadlines and ensuring schedule is in line with project deliverables and deadlines.
Seeking review and approval of Test documentation from project stakeholders.
Liaise with project team members as required, providing software testing advice and support to project managers, developers, business analysts, other test leads where required.
Working with the Project Managers to identify environment requirements.
Coordinate data and releases on test environments Leading the Test Team by supporting, advising, motivating, escalating issues and acting as a mentor.
Reviewing test deliverables such as Test Conditions, Test Cases, Test Data, Test Results and Defects, ensuring they comply with company standards and are available for audit.
Ensuring team is compliant standards, including conformance to test processes and best practices.
Ensuring entry and exit criteria are met upon commencement/closure of test phase.
Identifying risks and mitigations.
Keeping track of RAID log, escalating risks to Management when necessary.
Experience Required: 3+ years experience working as a test lead on an Agile delivery team Capable of leading a team and working within a team to meet test objectives under tight deadlines.
Excellent understanding of testing tools & methodologies Use of Innovation and Experience of Change Strong Problem Solving & Decision Making Understanding of Team Working & Cross Functional Collaboration Experience gaining consensus among different stakeholders.
Skills: Agile Testing Manual Testing Test Management lead