Test Lead

Overview
One of our major federal clients is seeking an experienced
Test Lead
to join the team. Due to the nature of the role, only Australian Citizens can apply.
Role Description:
Looking for a highly skilled and motivated Test Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities across multiple projects. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of automated and manual testing methodologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams working in Scrum methodology to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions and quick resolution of defects.
Contract Role
• 12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Location: Anywhere in Aus (ACT based candidates preferred)
Candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Baseline clearance.
Responsibilities
Define and implement test strategies, plans, and processes aligned with project goals and timelines
Define and implement master test plan, test entry and exit quality gates, defect triage and reporting, risk templates
Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test coverage
Estimate testing efforts and allocate resources effectively
Lead and mentor a team of testers (manual and automation) working on multiple project simultaneously, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Cultivate a collaborative testing culture that promotes the sharing and adoption of best practices across teams
Champion a growth mindset by encouraging continuous learning, skill development, and process improvement within the testing discipline
Automation & Tools
Ability to support automated testers to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools such as EasyRepro and Mstest(C#)
Ability to ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to identify opportunities for expanding test automation coverage, improving efficiency, and aligning automation efforts with business and technical priorities
Support and encourage manual testers to upskill and contribute to automation efforts through structured learning and hands-on collaboration
Evaluate and recommend testing tools and technologies to improve efficiency and coverage
Test Execution & Reporting
Oversee execution of functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing
Track and report test progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIs to stakeholders
Ensure timely identification, documentation, and resolution of defects
Establish and lead structured forums such as defect triage and test strategy reviews to promote alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement in testing practices
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to QA standards, best practices, industry standards and compliance requirements
Conduct risk assessments and contribute to go/no-go decisions for releases
Support audits and documentation for quality assurance processes
Qualifications
7+ years of Dynamics 365 CRM/.NET testing experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven ability to define test strategies and align them with project goals and timelines.
Demonstrated experience driving testing capability uplift by assessing current maturity, establishing a baseline, and implementing strategies to build sustainable improvements across people, process, and tools.
Experience with automation testing and integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
Proficient in DevOps tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.
Skilled in leading and mentoring teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement and championing a growth mindset.
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