IT & Software

Applications Software Test Lead - Milton Keynes

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Milton Keynes · Buckinghamshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead applications software testing efforts for an international client in the education sector. You will guide the testing team, apply end-to-end project lifecycle practices, and drive quality across software initiatives. The position blends remote work with occasional Milton Keynes office meetings, offering an opportunity to impact testing strategy and delivery at scale. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, reliable software that supports educational outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the applications software testing efforts for projects
  • Provide proactive guidance and mentorship to team members
  • Manage the full software testing lifecycle from planning to execution
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders and report testing progress
  • Support remote work setup with occasional on-site team meetings in Milton Keynes
  • Drive quality assurance practices and testing standards across projects
Key requirements
  • 5–8 years of applications software testing experience
  • ISEB certification or equivalent
  • Experience across the full project lifecycle
  • Education sector experience is advantageous
  • Proactive, team-oriented with ability to advise others
  • Ability to work remotely with occasional office meetings in Milton Keynes
  • proactive
  • leadership
  • mentoring
  • applications software testing
  • full software testing lifecycle
  • test leadership

Reference: WJ-747_30500906

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