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# Test Lead

- **Company:** Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, DevOps, Systems Integration, Performance Testing, Testrail
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/test-lead/57415748

## About the Role

* Experience leading testing within financial services or another regulated environment
 * Strong test planning, defect management and stakeholder management skills
 * Experience testing complex technology and business transformation
 * Knowledge of APIs, integrations, data validation and non-functional testing
 * Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Zephyr or TestRail
 * Understanding of Agile/DevOps, automation, CI/CD and cloud technologies
 * ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent), * Automated Software Testing
 * Automation & Control Systems
 * Communication Skills (Key)
 * Microsoft Azure (Line)
 * Probe Design & Investigation
 * Quality Management
 * Software Testing
 * Stakeholder Management (Business)
 * Test Planning (Scripts)
 * Testing Skills