Software Test Lead

As a Software Test Lead, you will provide technical leadership that underpins our testing discipline. You'll define how testing is delivered across projects, support and developed our test analysts and remain actively involved in hands-on testing. In this role, you will:

• Lead and mentor test analysts across multiple projects while staying involved in practical test delivery.
• Shape and implement robust testing approaches using tools such as Azure DevOps, Postman, Selenium, Locust, OWASP ZAP and TestingBot.
• Own and maintain JBA's Test Strategy, producing high quality test plans, reports and supporting reviews across teams.
• Work closely with technical leads and solution architects to define consistent, scalable testing standards.
• Contribute to strategic bid work, including technical methodology, cost estimation and client presentations.
• Provide coaching, guidance and technical support that helps test analysts grow and excel.

This is an opportunity to directly influence how testing is executed across a diverse portfolio of projects and technologies.

The team member we are looking for:

You're a proactive, confident leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to support, guide and motivate others. You enjoy solving complex problems, shaping delivery approaches and ensuring projects meet high standards of quality. Effective communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with stakeholders across technical and non technical backgrounds.

• A degree in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in software testing, with an understanding of modern tools, technologies and practices.
• Experience leading a testing team or acting as a technical test lead on projects.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to bids, proposals or client facing solution discussions.
• ISTQB certification would be desirable.

You will be someone who:

• Enjoys supporting teams and enabling testers to thrive.
• Has a desire to work across different technologies and eager to grow their skills.
• Is comfortable making technical decisions and providing clear guidance to teams.

Are you an experienced software professional with a passion for high quality testing and a desire to shape how technology is delivered across an organisation? At JBA, our Technology, Data and Software Development teams build specialist systems that support natural and built environment. We work with national governments, environmental agencies, water companies, major infrastructure operators, and international development institutions. Our solutions help clients such as Defra, the Environment Agency, SEPA, Network Rail, the World Bank, and the European Commission strengthen environmental resilience, manage flood risk and adapt to long-term climate change. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Software Test Lead who will champion testing excellence, guide strategic bid work, and drive high quality technical delivery. You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work. We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia. Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development. JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work. We' are always on the lookout for talented, committed and inspiring people to join us in our ambition to lead in the pursuit for resilience to climate change. In return, we offer rewarding careers with continued opportunities and dedicated support for personal development. Build your career with us and help us to build a more resilient future.