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# Test Lead

- **Company:** TRIA
- **Location:** Chippenham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Strategies of Testing, SC Clearance, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2971246610-2

## About the Role

* Proven experience leading end-to-end testing within government, defence, aerospace or similar organisations
 * Strong understanding of secure networks, air-gapped systems, or complex technical infrastructures or environments
 * Experience supporting cloud transformation initiatives and validating cloud-based solutions
 * Knowledge of cyber resilience, security assurance, and risk-based testing approaches
 * Ability to create and manage key test artefacts, including Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, Defect Reports, and Test Completion Reports
 * Experience working with technical stakeholders, architects, customers, and delivery teams
 * Familiarity with tools such as IBM ELM is desirable
 * SC Clearance is essential

This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in critical Defence programmes while driving testing best practice and mentoring others within a high-performing team.



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