Test Lead

Manchester/Remote
The Co-operative Bank has been rooted in distinctive co-operative values and ethics, underpinning how we run our business and providing customers with a real ethical alternative for 150 years. 2022 marks our 150th anniversary of ethical banking, we remain committed to our co-operative heritage, and values in all that we do. It is our unwavering commitment to these values and our unique customer-led Ethical Policy, which has made us a natural leader in environmental and social issues today, resulting in the bank being rated as the UK’s best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rated high street bank by leading ESG ratings agency Sustainalytics.

We have pioneered the banking industry on ethical issues for 150 years, but we know there is more to do. There has never been a more pressing time for our bank to focus our efforts on causes that matter to our customers and colleagues. So why not join the UK’s original ethical bank in our values, ethics as we continue our ambitions to lead the industry on environmental and social issues in 2022 and beyond.

Are you a functional Test Lead, who has digital & automation experience? Why not join the UK’s original ethical bank and take that next step up into a fast paced, forward thinking Digital Bank?

About the role:

As a key member of project and/or scrum testing teams, you will be responsible for identification and subsequent definition of required testing scope, leading on SIT/UAT test phases and reporting progress to the Test Manager to ensure delivery of quality test coverage in line with Project or Scrum requirements.

You will be a key contributor to delivery of medium to large scale testing projects, adhering to the Bank’s values, ethics, governance and risk framework, whilst supporting delivery of Test Services improvements and maintaining a customer first mind-set.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the planning, control and delivery of SIT & UAT for medium to large scale projects, or test management of small projects/changes,

• Lead the communication of complex technical/analytical information exchange and interaction regarding complex analyses and reports for SIT& UAT Test Phases with Test Managers, delivery teams, relevant business areas and (as appropriate) external customers, partners and third parties.

• Produce IED and AED estimates from complex technical design documents to ensure full coverage of applicable requirements and elapsed time required to deliver phases of testing.

• To highlight any design issues and gaps and adopt a risk based approach to the appetite of the business.

• Produce Phase Test Plans and Phase Test Completion Reports

• To lead the review of Business Requirements working with Business and Technical areas to align Test coverage to the agreed Risk profile

• To scope test coverage and produce Test scripts from complex technical design documents and requirements across multiple systems and platforms.

• To lead the execution of the test phase through the delivery, managing test results and progress, defects and any associated problems

• To define and gather required Test Data

What we would like you to have?

• Broad understanding of IT/ Digital functions

• Full understanding of Test Methodologies

• Good understanding of automation

• Proven experience of Test leader

• ISEB / ISTQB accredited

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to effectively manage test risks and issues at project level

• Good consulting and influencing skills, including presentation skills

• Ability to identify key stakeholders and experience of stakeholder management

• Good interpersonal/relationship management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at senior levels, both written and oral

• Has in depth experience of functional testing services on multiple applications and environments

What can you expect from us?

• Flexible and remote working

• 27 days holiday, plus opportunity to buy 5 extra days

• Competitive pension / income protection / life assurance

• Positive, friendly work culture that promotes work life balance

• Commitment from employers on continued learning & development

• Wellbeing support ‘Help@Hand’ offers mental health support, physiotherapy, GP’s for both you and your family.

• 2 paid days for volunteering per year

• ‘MyReward’ corporate discount for over 800 retailers and Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Family friendly policies and supportive working environment

• Recognition scheme and a culture in which we celebrate success

• Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity within our Bank.

As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.

Please note: we are able to close this role at any point should a successful candidate be identified.