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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Lead - **Company:** Alpha Bank - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Data Validation, RAID, Middleware, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Api Management - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815070612-test-lead ## About the Role * Extensive experience in Quality Assurance / Test Leadership within a UK bank * Digital banking (online & mobile) * Payments (FPS, SEPA, ACH, SWIFT) * Card issuing and card lifecycle platforms * Core banking and ledger integrations * Financial Crime and AML systems * Strong experience working with external vendors and offshore / nearshore teams * In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory, governance, and operational risk requirements * Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies * Hands-on experience with test tools (e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, automation frameworks) * Strong understanding of API testing, SQL, data validation, and end-to-end banking flows * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * ISTQB / ISEB or similar testing certifications * Agile, Scrum, or PMP qualifications ## Description The Role Alpha Bank Group is seeking an experienced Test Lead to deliver change initiatives across the organisation, with a strong focus on technical project delivery within financial services. The role requires proven experience managing projects involving multi-currency products, debit card solutions, and integrations with online and mobile banking platforms. The Test Lead will lead the full project delivery lifecycle, operating in a structured and professional manner to ensure projects are delivered to agreed standards. This includes clear accountability for planning, execution, reporting, governance, and risk management, while working effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. What You'll Do * Define and own end-to-end test strategy and delivery across major transformation programmes * Lead testing across digital channels, core banking upgrades, cards, payments, multi-currency accounts, AML and financial crime systems * Plan and manage SIT, integration, end-to-end, regression, UAT, and live proving test phases * Coordinate test execution across internal teams, Alpha Bank Greece technology teams, and external vendors * Review test cases, scripts, and automation to ensure quality, coverage, and traceability * Drive defect triage, root cause analysis, and timely resolution * Provide hands-on leadership across API, middleware, digital, and third-party system testing * Ensure testing validates customer journeys, operational processes, and regulatory compliance * Identify testing risks early, manage RAID items, and elevate where required * Present testing status, risks, and readiness to senior stakeholders and governance forums * Maintain audit-ready testing documentation in line with PRA/FCA and Consumer Duty expectations What We're Looking For * Extensive experience in Quality Assurance / Test Leadership within a UK bank * Digital banking (online & mobile) * Payments (FPS, SEPA, ACH, SWIFT) * Card issuing and card lifecycle platforms * Core banking and ledger integrations * Financial Crime and AML systems * Strong experience working with external vendors and offshore / nearshore teams * In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory, governance, and operational risk requirements * Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies * Hands-on experience with test tools (e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, automation frameworks) * Strong understanding of API testing, SQL, data validation, and end-to-end banking flows * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * ISTQB / ISEB or similar testing certifications * Agile, Scrum, or PMP qualifications Why Join Us? * Innovation - Contribute ideas to improve processes and efficiency. * Collaboration - Work closely with a supportive team to achieve shared goals. * Excellence - Deliver accurate, high-quality work that makes a difference. * Delivery - See the results of your efforts in real-time operations. * Empowerment - Take ownership of your tasks and build skills for your next career step. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)