Quality Assurance Test Lead

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Test Lead with a passion for quality and a proactive mindset to join our fast-paced and evolving environment. If you thrive on leading testing strategies, mentoring teams, and adapting to a dynamic environment, we have the perfect opportunity for you in the Technology department.

Our Technology department provides an end-to-end service to a wide range of internal customers, encompassing Information Technology and Info Security development, delivery and support. We are a key element in the successful growth and expansion of YTL Group across both our regulated and unregulated businesses.

What you'll do

In this pivotal role, you will:

• lead and manage testing activities across multiple projects, including product and application upgrades
• define and implement test strategies, plans, and processes on a variety of projects and products
• collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, project and product management, and business stakeholders
• oversee testing progress throughout the development lifecycle on several projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• ensure timely delivery of high-quality software applications through effective test planning, execution and monitoring
• ensure testers, both on and offshore teams, follow testing standards and procedures on projects and products
• liaise with project management and internal customers to plan and manage user acceptance testing.

What you'll need

We are looking for someone who has:

• ISTQB foundation/intermediate software testing
• ISTQB certified Tester, Advanced Level Test Management to intermediate or advanced level (depending on experience)
• ISTQB Foundation in Agile
• experience as a QA/Test Lead, including day-to-day management of testers
• experience in a software testing environment
• detailed level of understanding and experience of software development methodologies and their associated testing practices (including Agile, V-Model, Waterfall)
• the ability to plan and prioritise workloads across multiple concurrent activities
• strong understanding of software testing methodologies (FTP, manual and automated)
• experience with test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira)
• experience with testing in product management
• familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• excellent communication and leadership skills
• ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and technologies
• a growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and approaches.

It would be desirable if you had:

• the ability to understand background SQL data tables and queries
• knowledge of automation frameworks
• experience with Microsoft D365 capabilities.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.