Test Lead

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

About the Role:

As a Test Lead, you’ll take ownership of ensuring that every system we deliver works exactly as it should — seamlessly, reliably, and with quality built in from the start.

You’ll sit at the heart of delivery, connecting analysts, architects, engineers, and business teams to turn technical solutions into trusted tools people can depend on. From defining test strategy to hands-on execution, you’ll lead the charge in making sure our enterprise platforms perform flawlessly and are ready for real-world use.

This is a role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, spotting risks before they become issues, and bringing structure and confidence to complex projects. You’ll combine technical insight with clear communication, helping teams move from development to deployment with certainty and success.

As the Test Lead, you will:

• Lead test planning, analysis, scripting, and data preparation activities.
• Coordinate prerequisites and align test activities with project milestones and cutover plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed test scripts and scenarios based on business requirements and system workflows.
• Oversee testing across key modules such as cost management, project controls, document management, and workflow automation.
• Execute manual and automated test cases across multiple environments.
• Log and track defects through to resolution and provide regular status reporting to stakeholders.
• Support data migration testing and validation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned post-implementation.

• Proven experience as a Test Lead or Senior Test Analyst on enterprise system implementations.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera Unifier is essential.
• Background in the utilities, energy, or infrastructure sector is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with test management tools and familiarity with automation frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

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