Job Description
Software Test Lead - Supply Chain Programme - Permanent Opportunity - Leeds / Hybrid - Must be immediately available - Salary up to £62K **DUE TO BACKGROUD CHECKS, WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS WHO HAVE 3 YEARS UK ADDRESS HISTORY** **THIS ROLE REQUIRES SOMEONE WHO IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND IDEALLY BASED IN THE LEEDS / SHEFFIELD AREA**Resillion is seeking an experienced, hands-on Test Lead to join a major Supply Chain transformation programme. This is a key delivery role requiring a proactive individual who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves across test management, defect management, and hands-on testing, while also providing leadership, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with distributed teams.The Test Lead will report into the Senior Test Manager and will be responsible for managing and mentoring two offshore testing resources, ensuring testing activities are well planned, executed, and aligned to programme objectives. The role demands strong communication skills, technical understanding, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and drive defect management, including triage, prioritisation, root cause analysis, and tracking defects through to resolution in close collaboration with development and technical teamsPerform hands-on testing across web-based and cloud-hosted systems, including functional, integration, and regression testingSupport and contribute to end-to-end test management, ensuring quality across complex supply chain processes and integrated systemsPlan, coordinate, and execute integration testing activities across multiple applications and data sourcesEnsure testing coverage and quality for high-volume data flows, validating data accuracy, performance, and reliabilityWork closely with stakeholders across operations, product, technology, and third-party suppliers to align testing activities with business priorities and delivery milestonesManage day-to-day testing activities for offshore resources, including task allocation, progress tracking, and quality assurance of test outputsReview and maintain test artefacts such as test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reportsProvide regular status updates, risks, and issue reporting to the Senior Test Manager and programme stakeholdersIdentify testing risks early and propose pragmatic mitigation strategies to maintain delivery timelinesPromote best practices in testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across the programmeSkills & ExperienceProven experience in a Test Lead role within large, complex programmesStrong background in hands-on testing of web and cloud-based applicationsExperience testing supply chain, logistics, ERP, or data-intensive systems is highly desirableSolid understanding of test management and defect management processesExperience working with offshore or distributed testing teamsComfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholdersStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFamiliarity with modern test tools and defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, Test Management tools)Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with high-level oversight
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