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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Lead - **Company:** Harvey Nash - **Location:** Egham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £62,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Team Foundation Server, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Information Technology - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815079627-test-lead ## About the Role * 5+ years' experience in software testing, ideally with leadership exposure * Hands-on experience with API, web, cross-platform, and non-functional testing * Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodology * Familiar with JIRA, TFS, ALM, SQL, HTML, Postman, SOAP UI * Strong organisational and communication skills * Ability to lead, influence and collaborate across departments * Bonus points for: Logistics industry experience, C#/.NET exposure, automation or Selenium knowledge, ISTQB certification ## Description Overview Managing Consultant | Passionate about Building High Performing Tech Teams | Powerlifting Enjoyer We're Hiring: Test Lead (Maternity Cover - 1 Year FTC) | c.£62K | Hybrid (Surrey-based) Looking for your next Test Lead opportunity? Join a highly respected software company on a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, a perfect chance to lead impactful projects in a supportive, Agile environment. As one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024), this is a team that values collaboration, innovation and balance. Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid working available) Further information hybrid arrangements: Office attendance up until end of this year is as and when required for key project/team meetings - circa 3-4 times per month. From January next year, expectation is that people will work from the office 4 days in every 10 working days (average of 2 per week). What You'll Do * Lead and coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple Agile projects * Manage, support, and develop a high-performing test team * Define test strategies, execute plans, and monitor progress * Ensure quality across software releases, from development to go-live * Drive continuous improvement in processes and delivery standards * Build strong relationships with business and tech stakeholders * Mentor team members and support their growth What You'll Bring * 5+ years' experience in software testing, ideally with leadership exposure * Hands-on experience with API, web, cross-platform, and non-functional testing * Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodology * Familiar with JIRA, TFS, ALM, SQL, HTML, Postman, SOAP UI * Strong organisational and communication skills * Ability to lead, influence and collaborate across departments * Bonus points for: Logistics industry experience, C#/.NET exposure, automation or Selenium knowledge, ISTQB certification Named one of the UK's Best Workplaces & for Wellbeing (2024) * Private medical and dental cover * Annual bonus + up to 10% pension contribution * 23 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26) * Flexible/hybrid working + paid mental health days * L&D programmes, mentoring, and tuition support * Monthly tree planting to offset employee carbon emissions Looking to lead in a trusted, people-first tech company on a fixed-term basis? 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