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Test Lead / Manager

minderacraftLondon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Technical Requirements:Backend: Java, Spring Boot, MicronautFrontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, AngularCloud & Observability: Azure, Kubernetes, Dynatrace

About the job

Join our dynamic team at minderacraft as a Test Lead / Manager!

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead our commitment to fostering a premier engineering culture where quality, teamwork, and ongoing enhancement are central to all our initiatives.

As a seasoned Test Manager, you will collaborate with our client's Loyalty team to provide exceptional, high-quality digital experiences for millions of customers. Your leadership will shape the testing strategy, ensuring the reliability of systems that seamlessly integrate personalized offers and mission-oriented rewards into the customer journey. You will work closely with developers, data scientists, and the core loyalty platform team to create a modern digital ecosystem fueled by data and advanced technology.

This position is an initial 6-month contract (outside IR35) requiring your presence on-site 3 days a week in Paddington, London.

Key Responsibilities:


Test Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and oversee the comprehensive testing strategy across functional, integration, and performance layers.
  • Lead quality assurance efforts across a multi-team program, integrating end-to-end automated tests with integration tests.
  • Establish and continuously enhance QA frameworks, standards, and processes to uphold software quality and reliability.
  • Promote automation, continuous testing, and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices within delivery pipelines.


Team Management & Development

  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing test team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Plan resource allocation, workload distribution, and skill enhancement across projects.
  • Encourage close collaboration among testing, development, and product teams to ensure collective accountability for quality.


Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and delivery teams to synchronize testing activities with sprint goals and release schedules.
  • Track and communicate testing progress, quality metrics, and risk management strategies.
  • Advance early quality engagement through test-driven, shift-left, and automated testing methodologies.


Quality Governance & Tooling

  • Ensure compliance with our client's quality and regulatory standards.
  • Choose, implement, and optimize testing tools and environments across functional, API, and performance testing.
  • Manage defect tracking, release validation, and production support readiness.

About minderacraft

minderacraft is dedicated to creating innovative digital solutions that enhance customer engagement and loyalty. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence in engineering.

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