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# Test Lead - D365

- **Company:** Northern Ireland
- **Location:** Bolton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Azure, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Requirements Traceability, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/37798527/

## About the Role

Proven experience defining test strategy across ERP programmes (D365 F&O/WMS)
Strong knowledge of automation frameworks, CI/CD, and environment lifecycle management
Hands-on experience with integration and non-functional testing (performance, load, security)
Ability to define, present, and track KPIs for test coverage, automation health, and readiness
Understanding of SDLC, release management, and Microsoft update cadence within ERP programmes
Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage stakeholders and vendors
Preferred certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, Microsoft Certified (D365 SCM, Finance, Azure DevOps Engineer), ITIL Foundation

## Description

We're looking for a Test Lead to take ownership of testing across our D365 transformation programme. This role is all about ensuring quality and readiness at every stage of delivery. You'll define and maintain the end-to-end test strategy, making sure environments, tooling, automation, and governance are in place to support a smooth release cadence.
You'll work closely with programme leadership, developers, and vendors to embed testing best practices from design through to deployment. From managing requirements traceability and defect lifecycles to leading integration and non-functional testing, you'll be the go-to person for all things quality.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll establish automation frameworks, integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines, and enforce secure-by-design principles. You'll provide real-time dashboards and KPIs to give stakeholders confidence in application quality, integration stability, and readiness for progression.
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

Define and maintain the end-to-end test strategy aligned to programme goals and release cadence
Co-own test forums and reporting cadence with the Group Test Manager
Set and enforce test policies, standards, entry/exit criteria, and definition of done across all phases
Drive shift-everywhere practices for early risk identification and testability in design
Provision and maintain SIT, UAT, and pre-production environments with secure, stable configurations
Establish and evolve automation frameworks and integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines
Lead integration and non-functional testing: performance, load, scalability, resilience, and security
Maintain a disciplined defect lifecycle and ensure timely triage and resolution
Provide dashboards and KPIs for test coverage, defect trends, and readiness


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