Non-Functional Test Lead

Job Title: Non-Functional Test Lead
Location: Warwick, Hybrid Working
Remuneration: Daily Rate From: -500
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

Company Overview:
Join a pioneering organisation dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small team of Performance and Operational Test Analysts.
• Ensure timely delivery of Performance Testing and Operational Acceptance Testing for the new SCADA solution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the scope and plan for Performance Testing and Application OAT.
• Implement a risk-based approach to Non-Functional Testing (NFT).
• Own deliverables such as Test Plans, Workload Models, and Test Reports.
• Participate in hands-on test preparation and execution, including scenarios and scripts.
• Monitor and report on status, coverage, and results.
• Lead root cause analysis for defects and manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• 10+ years as a Non-Functional Test Architect/Specialist.
• Expertise in Performance Testing and Operational Acceptance Testing.
• Proficient with multiple Performance Test Tools and custom load solutions.
• Deep understanding of diverse solution architectures and NFT solution design.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Familiarity with SCADA, Real-Time Control, and NMS.
• Understanding of industry standards (IEC101, IEC104, GI74, IEC 61850, IEEE).
• Experience with JIRA, X-ray, JQL, and Power BI.
• Hands-on experience with Neoload and LoginVSI.

Qualifications Required:

• ISTQB Qualified

Main Interfaces:

• Reports directly to the Non-Functional Test Manager.
• Daily collaboration with Technical Services Architects, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.

This is your opportunity to take charge of a critical role in a transformative programme within the Electricity Transmission industry. If you''re ready to lead a dynamic team, contribute to a major infrastructure project, and ensure the resilience of our systems, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now! Join us in shaping the future of energy management.

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