Test Lead (7138)
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | East Kilbride |
| Area | Scotland, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £550 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 16th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7138 - PSR1JP00094637 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Test Lead to join them on a 5 month contract. This position will be in East Kilbride.
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in a multidisciplinary agile team on a wide range of digital projects, you will use Government Digital Service Standards (GDS) and software testing tools.
- Lead the testing team in planning, designing, and executing test strategies and test cases.
- Define and implement test processes, standards, and best practices.
- Coordinate with project managers, developers, Product Managers and other stakeholders to align testing efforts with project goals.
- Manage test environments and ensure readiness for testing activities.
- Monitor and report on test progress, defect metrics, and overall quality status.
- You will contribute to the team community, coaching and mentoring team members, promoting knowledge transfer and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Challenge timelines where appropriate and ensure quality of services is in line with standards.
- Ensure traceability of requirements through test cases and defect tracking.
- Participate in raising and maintaining risks via risk assessments, and provide input on release readiness.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Test Lead or Senior QA Analyst.
- A strong dedication to developing self and others. Excellent self-organisational and time management skills enabling you to manage multiple projects often under high pressure and to short/urgent timescales.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, and effective test documentation.
- Strong knowledge of software testing life cycle (STLC), test design techniques, and defect management.
- Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Wiki).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Working in a multidisciplinary agile team on a wide range of digital projects, you will use Government Digital Service Standards (GDS) and software testing tools.
