Test lead (Test & Integration Lead)

Test & Integration Lead at Version 1

Version 1 is a trusted technology and transformation solutions provider with over 30 years of experience, partnered with global leaders like Microsoft, AWS, and Oracle. We are an award-winning employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About the Role

We are seeking a Test & Integration Lead to spearhead the test and integration strategy across our company portfolio. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all testing and system integration activities, with a strong focus on data migration validation. This role requires a deep understanding of the test lifecycle, defect management, and the ability to interpret complex datasets and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate migrated data sets for completeness, accuracy, and integrity.
• Support testing of complex, data-driven user interfaces.
• Design and execute data migration test scenarios and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with vendor and customer teams on defect triage and resolution.
• Identify and highlight data migration risks and planning gaps.
• Contribute to the overall test approach where migration risks extend beyond pure testing.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in data-heavy system testing, particularly data migration validation.
• Experience testing enterprise or COTS platforms hosted in cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of the test lifecycle, defect management, and test reporting.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and technical documentation.
• Comfortable engaging with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Prior experience with KISTERS WISKI (Water Information System) or similar environmental/observability systems.
• Experience in projects where data migration risk was a key concern.
• Exposure to regulated or public sector environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Automated Quality Assurance: Deliver overnight cross-browser, functional, non-functional, API, integration, and acceptance tests.
• Experience delivering front-end cross-browser functional testing, device testing, exploratory, systems integration, and user acceptance testing (manual testing).
• Confidence in building and maintaining frameworks in Java.
• Practical experience with open-source tools such as Cypress, Karate, Playwright, Selenium, or similar.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Performance testing or other non-functional testing experience is beneficial.

Additional Information

• Clearance: Must hold SC clearance (client can initiate SC process).
• Eligibility: UK nationals or UK dual nationals only.

Why Version 1?

• Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching.
• Flexible/remote working options.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives (Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice, Employee Discount scheme).
• Employee Wellbeing schemes (Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme).
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave, and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivized certifications, and accreditations (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat).
• Reward schemes (Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform).
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives.

About Version 1

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives people bring. We ensure a positive and accessible recruitment experience and offer reasonable adjustments upon request.