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# Test Lead

- **Company:** GCS Ltd
- **Location:** Bradford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), .NET Framework, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Java Database Connectivity, JSON, Microsoft UI Automation, Standard Sql, Test Data, YAML, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Jenkins
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39364323/

## About the Role

Proven background leading testing in international teams, ideally within finance or banking

Strong experience as a Software Tester across enterprise systems

Hands-on .NET UI automation using Selenium WebDriver/Grid

Deep expertise in API testing

Solid understanding of CI/CD with practical Jenkins pipeline configuration

Strong grounding in testing best practices: SOLID, TDD, POM/Page Factory, structured test data (CSV/YAML/JSON), JDBC integration

Confident working with SQL and relational databases in a QA context



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