Software Test Lead (Band 6) - HSCNI

Job Description

Software Test Lead - HSCNI

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000

Are you an experienced Software Tester or Test Lead with a sharp eye for detail and strong coordination skills? Join a high-impact public sector project and play a pivotal role in ensuring reliable, high-quality software solutions that make a real difference to the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases.
  • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
  • Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
  • Lead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to processes.
  • Coordinate and organise workshops and stakeholder sessions to support project delivery.
  • Report on progress, risks, and key testing metrics to senior management and project stakeholders.
  • Support project management activities, ensuring smooth collaboration between cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate closely with developers to understand system requirements and shape testing strategies.
  • Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and defect management procedures.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of testing results to all stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a software testing role, with team lead or senior tester responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, defect management, and lifecycle processes.
  • Experience supporting Project Management functions, such as workshop coordination and progress reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate the efforts of diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and software (e.g., workflow management tools, Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to embed and follow defined processes.

What's on Offer:

  • Temporary contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large-scale public sector projects.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression support.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other IT Contract/temp jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jennifer Curran in the strictest confidence.