QE Test Lead

Overview We are seeking an experienced QE Test Lead to support a large-scale business and technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the overall testing strategy, establishing quality governance, coordinating testing activities across multiple technology workstreams, and leading a wider Quality Engineering team. This role requires a strong testing background combined with leadership experience across complex delivery environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within Agile product-led teams and managing both internal and supplier-led testing activities to ensure successful programme delivery Responsibilities Define and maintain the overall test strategy and quality approach across the programme. Establish quality governance frameworks, standards, metrics, and reporting. Develop and manage programme-level test plans, schedules, risks, and dependencies. Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams and delivery teams. Manage cross-functional and supplier-led test teams. Oversee functional, integration, system, regression, and data testing activities. Drive adoption of Quality Engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure effective test coverage across business processes, integrations, and data flows. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Developers, and Delivery Leads to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. Manage defects, testing risks, and quality-related issues through to resolution. Provide regular quality reporting and test status updates to programme stakeholders. Support release planning, deployment activities, and production readiness assessments. Essential skills Strong understanding of Quality Engineering principles and testing best practices. Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate distributed and supplier-led testing teams. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Desired skills Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) API Testing Integration Testing Data Testing & Validation Quality Engineering Agile Delivery Test Management & Governance AI/ML Testing (Desirable) Experience Proven experience as a QE Lead, Test Lead, or Test Manager within large-scale transformation programmes. Strong experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) solutions. Experience working with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate. Strong API and integration testing experience. Proven experience in data testing, validation, and reconciliation. Experience working within Agile and product-centric delivery environments. Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and quality governance frameworks. Experience with AI/ML testing and validation. Experience implementing test automation strategies. Exposure to cloud-based platforms and integration architectures. Experience within regulated or complex enterprise environments. Benefits Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive