Consultant Test Lead โ Prolifics Testingย
Location: Borehamwood, UK (Hybrid Remote)ย
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Timeย
Industry: IT Services | Software Testingย
Salary: Competitive + Benefitsย
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About Usย
Prolifics Testing is a leading UK-based software testing consultancy, part of the global Prolifics Group with operations in the USA and India. We provide high-quality testing services across multiple industries, with a strong focus on Higher Education, Legal, and Enterprise IT solutions. Our clients include global law firms, universities, financial services, and corporate enterprises, delivering complex software implementations, migrations, and system integrations.ย
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The Opportunityย
We are looking for a hands-on Consultant Test Lead with strong experience in integration testing and Salesforce projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a major programme of work, liaising directly with key stakeholders while ensuring smooth collaboration between onshore and offshore testing teams.ย
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As a Test Lead, you will take ownership of test governance, oversee the functional system and integration test phases, and ensure high-quality deliverables from our offshore team. Youโll be working closely with project managers, developers, and business analysts to drive best practices and testing excellence.ย
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Key Responsibilitiesย
- Lead and manage the test strategy, planning, and execution for a major integration and Salesforce implementation programme.ย
- Act as the primary client contact, ensuring alignment between business goals, test deliverables, and project timelines.ย
- Provide a governance layer for our offshore test team, ensuring test phases are executed effectively.ย
- Oversee integration testing, ensuring that interfaces between systems (including APIs and middleware) function seamlessly.ย
- Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to define test scope, priorities, and risk mitigation strategies.ย
- Ensure best practices for functional system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) support.ย
- Implement and optimise test automation where applicable, using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, and JMeter.ย
- Produce high-quality test documentation, including test strategies, test cases, defect reports, and governance artefacts.ย
- Work across agile and waterfall methodologies, adapting processes as required.ย
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Essential Skills & Experience:ย
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong background in integration testing.ย
- Previous experience as a Test Lead, managing testing activities across multiple test phases.ย
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce testing (custom configurations, integrations, and data validation).ย
- Experience leading offshore teams, ensuring quality governance and process adherence.ย
- Excellent knowledge of API testing and integration testing methodologies.ย
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress).ย
- Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner.ย
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising directly with clients and senior management.ย
- ISTQB Foundation certification (ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent is a plus).ย
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Desirable Skills & Experience:ย
- Exposure to middleware and cloud-based integrations.ย
- Experience in Higher Education or Legal domains.ย
- Performance testing or test automation experience.ย
- Experience working in multi-vendor environments.ย
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Personal Attributes:ย
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.ย
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.ย
- Proactive mindset with a focus on delivery and quality assurance.ย
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for test reporting and client interactions.ย
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What We Offerย
Opportunity to lead high-profile testing engagements with enterprise clients.ย
Career progression within a growing consultancy.ย
Exposure to test automation, performance testing, and cloud-based technologies.ย
Hybrid remote working with flexibility.ย
Staff socials and team-building activities.ย
BUPA Private Health Insurance.ย
Corporate Pension Scheme.
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