Test Lead - #1665395

Location: Edinburgh

In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex. 

We give you a world of potential

Computershare are currently looking to recruit a Test Lead to collaborate closely with software development and IT teams within Computershare Technology Services.

What makes this role exciting when there are other similar roles in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

• You will be part of a digital global transformation program with responsibility for leading functional software test delivery activities.


• You will have full ownership of our test strategy from scoping right through to execution.


• We are a global team, who value collaboration and career development/progression.

Like what you have read so far? Then please read on to discover what the role entails.

A role you will love

As our Test Lead, you will work within a highly skilled team in an Agile environment. You will have full ownership of Test Scoping, Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Execution, Reporting, Exit & Closure activities to assess functional suitability of software delivered.

Some key responsibilities:

• Demand Management and resource planning for Functional Test activities.


• Providing feedback on product quality to stakeholders to enable them to make informed decisions.


• Managing testing projects with significant risk/change factors.


• Leading Defect Management activities.


• Leading identification of risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies affecting test activities.

What will you bring to the role? 

As our Test Lead, you will be responsible for leading functional software test delivery activities to ensure that the level of quality delivered aligns with the organisational risk appetite.

Other key skills required for the role include:

• Significant experience in a Quality Engineering / Software Testing role. 


• Experience of financial services, mortgage servicing, share registry or employee share plan.


• Awareness of external trends and emerging technologies as well as embracing a culture of continuous improvement to process and product development.


• Excellent aptitude for gaining information from product owners / subject matter experts to secure a detailed understanding of the systems under test and the relevant domain / business knowledge.


• Excellent attention to detail and some evaluative judgment based on best practice and previous experience.

Does this sound like the role for you? Then feel free to apply or reach out for a chat!

Rewards designed for you.   

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook. 

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