Software Test Lead

This range is provided by James Adams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from James Adams Co-Founder/Community Manager | Recruitment Professional We’re currently partnered with a well-established Financial Services organisation based in Birmingham that’s investing heavily in digital transformation and looking to bring on board a Software Test Lead to drive quality assurance across their technology landscape. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Tester or Test Lead who thrives in Agile environments and is passionate about embedding automation, driving best practices, and shaping future-proof QA functions. You\'ll be joining a growing business that combines stability with innovation, and you\'ll play a key role in the delivery of high-quality software solutions across multiple product teams. The Role As Software Test Lead, you’ll: Lead testing efforts from early-stage refinement through to final release Own quality across multiple products, working hands-on with automation tools Mentor and support junior testers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment Build test strategies, maintain clean reporting, and ensure the delivery of robust and scalable solutions Champion Agile QA practices, engaging closely with developers, BAs, and stakeholders Drive continuous improvement across test frameworks, tooling, and methodology What We’re Looking For 2+ years in a Test Lead or Senior QA role Strong grasp of Agile delivery and QA processes Proficient in designing and implementing test automation frameworks Skilled in test data and environment management Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence quality across cross-functional teams Hybrid working model (Birmingham office base) Starting salary from £50,000 Generous benefits including: 28 days holiday + bank holidays, Christmas and your birthday! Up to 10% pension contribution Profit-related pay & Share Save scheme If you\'d like to apply to this role please get in touch! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at James Adams by 2x Get notified about new Software Testing Specialist jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom . West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Meriden, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Graduate / Entry Level – Software Test Engineers - Birmingham City Centre / Hybrid Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Warwick, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago End User Team - Windows Platform & Application QA/SW Tester Senior Test Engineer – Hybrid (Manual & Automation Capability) Longbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year Experience: 5 years required