Test Lead

Leeds Building Society ,
Maidstone, Kent
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We have an opportunity for a Principal Test Analyst to join our Software Development department based at Head Office in central Leeds. The successful candidate will work as part of a large established team delivering customer and colleague facing solutions. You will provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members in relation to automated testing and SDLC best practice. As a Principal Test Analyst you will own the testing approach and tooling for automated functional and non-functional testing. You will be responsible for the automated testing strategy and Chair the Testing Guild. We're looking for previous stakeholder management experience with strong influencing and communication skills. You will have an analytical approach and be able to manage multiple work streams to achieve set deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a leading financial organisation during a period of significant technical change across the industry. Key Criteria The role involves testing a variety of diverse applications at a technical level over a range of different platforms The role holder would be expected to have good proficiency in the following areas: Web services/HTTP/REST, Scripting languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, etc), SoapUI, Agile methodologies and automation tools including load testing All levels of test phases (unit, system, integration, acceptance) functional and non-functional Motivational, mentoring and leadership skills Stake holder management and excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to organise, manage and prioritise own workload to ensure deadlines are met. Strong analytical approach. Good team player, self-motivated, proactive and customer orientated. Ideally educated to degree level and possessing ISEB/ISTQB advanced level or equivalent qualifications Why is Leeds Building Society a great place to work? We're a mutual not a bank, which means we're owned by our members and are run exclusively in their best interests. In fact, our business is built on the idea of people helping people, whether that's saving for the future or buying their own home. We're proud to be the first financial services organisation to be awarded Leaders in Diversity. We don't believe in a ‘one size fits all' approach when it comes to working here so we provide a flexible inclusive working environment that suits all colleagues. We're a Sunday Times Best Company to work for, which reflects our commitment to support our colleagues with the environment, tools and training they need to be able to excel in their careers. We're committed to doing what's right for our members, colleagues and communities. We were the first national high-street financial institution to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark, we buy 100% renewable electricity for all our sites and have a two year charity partnership with Samaritans. In addition every colleague has 14 hours volunteering each year. Our culture and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Interested in applying? Click “Please Apply” below. Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89916979

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