Product Test Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

Test Leadership End-to-End Testing Test Planning and Execution Defect and Change Management Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance Energy Sector Knowledge Agile Product Lifecycle

FULL DESCRIPTION

Product Test Lead

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - Negotiable - 12-month contract - Hybrid

About the Role

A fast-growing sustainable energy company is on the hunt for a driven Product Test Lead with exceptional attention to detail to power the delivery of high-quality software for our expanding customer base and Energy Specialists. Operating in a dynamic, highly regulated environment, you'll be central to shaping, testing, and assuring our technology as we scale. We're passionate about deeply understanding our customers and delivering solutions that genuinely move the needle.

In this role you will own the end-to-end delivery of enhanced capabilities across multiple applications and customer journeys—from refinement and setup through to testing, assurance, and launch—all within tight, mandated timelines. This is a 12-month contract. The role is full-time and primarily remote, with occasional travel to the Nottingham or Solihull offices.

Accountabilities

  • Own and translate test requirements across Mid-Market Discovery and Design phases, ensuring seamless alignment internally and with software partners
  • Lead, coach, and elevate a team of test analysts, championing quality, compliance, and regulatory standards
  • Drive end-to-end testing cycles—planning, managing, and executing with clear Go Live entry/exit criteria
  • Oversee testing across both in-house platforms and third-party systems, covering functional and non-functional phases
  • Design and refine testing processes, including defect and change management, environments, data, tools, and simulators
  • Ensure full test readiness and exit compliance, with robust evidence capture and artefact control
  • Partner closely with product, business, and tech teams to deliver a high-impact product pipeline
  • Shape programme direction through strong stakeholder and supplier engagement
  • Spot and manage risks early across design, build, and test phases
  • Support and assure smooth launches and migrations to new and third-party technologies
  • Build trusted relationships and maintain clear, consistent communication across teams and partners

Knowledge and Skills

  • Proven success as a Product Test Lead, delivering high-quality outcomes
  • Energy sector experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead test teams, prioritise effectively, and allocate resources with precision
  • Strong understanding of energy markets and B2B environments (desirable)
  • Experience working with technology partners and industry bodies
  • Track record of delivering complex programmes, including large-scale migrations and regulatory initiatives
  • Adaptable and confident navigating ambiguity in fast-moving environments
  • Proactive self-starter with excellent organisation and end-to-end product lifecycle awareness
  • Reliable, accountable, and quality-driven
  • Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to influence at senior levels

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