Senior Test Lead -Contract

Posted 18 May 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationBelfast
Job type Contract
Discipline Tech
ReferenceBBBH14301_1779099195

Job description

Senior Test Lead -Fintech

Contract: 12 Months
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Rate: Outside IR35

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality payment solutions on a global scale? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Test Lead to join a major strategic programme within a leading fintech organisation. Based in Belfast with a hybrid working model requiring two days per week in the office, you'll lead the testing strategy for high-profile projects that support millions of users worldwide.

Why Apply?

  • Take ownership of the testing strategy for a key strategic programme within a global fintech business

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative payment solutions

  • Lead quality assurance across a large-scale project with global reach

  • Influence the delivery of highly reliable, secure, and scalable platforms

About You

  • Extensive experience leading testing and quality assurance within enterprise environments

  • Proven expertise in defining and implementing test strategies for complex software programmes

  • Strong understanding of manual and automated testing methodologies

  • Experience working with C#/.NET-based applications and modern software delivery practices

  • Solid knowledge of performance, integration, and regression testing

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams

What You'll Do

  • Define and lead the overall testing and quality assurance strategy for the programme

  • Establish and promote testing standards, best practices, and governance

  • Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams and workstreams

  • Mentor QA engineers and support teams in delivering robust and effective test coverage

  • Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle

  • Drive defect management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting to ensure successful project delivery

For further information on this opportunity, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential discussion today.

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