Software Test Lead (Band 6) – HSCNI

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.