About the Position

Test Lead - Senior Consultant

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Test Lead to join our Quality Engineering team at Scale Factory in London. As a Test Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our clients' systems meet the highest quality standards. You will be hands-on and highly experienced in functional testing, spanning system, system integration, and user acceptance testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to define test scenarios and raise quality software defects.

About Scale Factory

Scale Factory is an AI enablement consultancy. We deliver quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks, and pursue transformation.

Responsibilities

Functional Testing: Perform system, system integration, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing.
Test Documentation: Establish appropriate test plans and reporting balancing quality risk mitigation with project constraints.
Test Scenarios & Scripts: Define and maintain quality test scenarios using various design inputs.
Defect Management: Identify and raise quality system defects with accuracy and clarity.
Progress Tracking: Provide regular updates on testing progress via project trackers.
Risk Management: Identify and escalate project risks and issues proactively.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work confidently with client stakeholders and third parties to ensure quality outcomes.
Service Readiness: Support the transition of solutions into BAU environments.

Requirements

Eligibility for Security Clearance
5-7 years’ experience across system, system integration, and user acceptance testing
Experience defining and maintaining quality test plans and approaches, scenarios and scripts
Skilled in exploratory testing techniques for improved coverage
Proven ability to identify, create and manage defects effectively
Comfortable leading small teams and establishing a continuous improvement culture
Confident in providing regular updates on progress and escalating risks when necessary
Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders and third parties
Familiarity with supporting service readiness into BAU environments
Experience working in Agile delivery methodology

Nice to Have

Background in consultancy roles.
Experience with testing enterprise SaaS solutions.

We Offer

25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.
Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme.
Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.
Free Annual Rail Cards
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
Social Events: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.
Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.

About the Company

Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don’t just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond
Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals
Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation
Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life

Test Lead - Senior Consultant

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