Functional Test Lead

Job Title: Functional Test LeadLocation: Warwick, HybridRemuneration: Daily rate from 500Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract for 6 monthsWorking Pattern: Full TimeJoin our client, a leader in the electricity transmission industry, dedicated to connecting people to energy in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner! We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Functional Test Lead to steer our testing efforts during an exciting transition to a new SCADA system.Responsibilities:Lead Waterfall Test Stages, including Point to Point (P2P), Automation, STRC (System Test and Regression of Connected systems), and UAT.Collaborate with Business SMEs and the wider Test Team for planning, estimating, preparation, and execution.Manage External Dependencies, including Test Data and Environment Management Services (TDEMS) and third-party coordination.Perform Quality Assurance with regular checks on test scope, coverage, and quality.Work closely with the Agile Test Lead to ensure alignment of user stories. Essential Knowledge and Experience:Experience leading SIT and UAT in customer-facing test stages across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Strong skills in test planning, estimation, design, documentation, and defect management.Experience with JIRA and XRAY Test Management, along with Excel and Power BI reporting.Practical QA experience across client and supplier teams.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge and Experience:Familiarity with SCADA, Real-Time ..... full job details .....