SC Cleared Test Lead

Contract Role – SC Cleared Test Lead – London/Remote – 6 months initial – Inside IR35

Role Overview:

• Job Title: SC Cleared Test Lead
• Location: Remote with occasional travel to London, Croydon
• Contract Type: Contract
• Duration: 6 months initial
• Sector: Public Sector

• Active SC Cleared /Security Cleared /Security Clearance/ DV Cleared
• Proven experience in software testing, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies, defect management, and QA best practices.
• Experience leading test activities across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Competence with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on testing experience across multiple types (functional, regression, integration).

Desirable:

• Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience in API testing and tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
• Basic understanding of SQL and data validation.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum delivery environments.
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst / Test Manager certification (or equivalent).

Please feel free to contact myself – Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.