1807 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience leading and transforming large testing teams (50+ people) within complex organisations.
- Strong track record in improving testing practices, embedding quality, and driving change across enterprise teams.
- Experience in Test & Release Management, with hands-on understanding of industry best practices and frameworks.
- Skilled in senior stakeholder management and influencing across matrix organisations.
- Experienced in managing vendors and balancing insource/outsource strategies.
- Data-driven mindset, able to measure, monitor, and communicate improvements effectively.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to create high-performing teams.
- Passionate about quality, agile delivery, and building shared ownership of outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and transform the Test & Release Management Centres of Excellence, embedding industry best practices and improving ways of working.
- Directly manage and coach a team of ~8, while inspiring and influencing a wider team of ~70 to deliver high-quality testing and release management services.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, portfolio teams, and delivery directors to understand demand, optimise capability, and drive continuous improvement.
- Own sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members, ensuring the right mix of skills and capabilities.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure services adhere to governance, quality, and performance standards.
- Use data-driven insights to track performance, demonstrate improvements, and inform strategic decisions.
- Represent the Test & Release function at committees and across the enterprise, driving alignment and consistency.
Description
We are a leading financial services organisation located in London, offering a hybrid work model and a competitive salary of up to £130,000. Our focus is on transforming and maturing our Test & Release Management Centres of Excellence. In this role, you will be at the heart of our testing and quality initiatives, leading a dynamic team and influencing a larger workforce to foster a culture of shared responsibility for quality. We value innovation and collaboration, aiming to optimize our technology programmes while continuously improving our testing practices.
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