Job Description

Non-Functional Test Lead

700/day Inside IR35 Until March 2027 Leeds (3 days per week) ASAP Start

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Non-Functional Test Lead to join a large-scale enterprise transformation programme, taking ownership of the non-functional testing strategy across multiple workstreams. You'll lead the Performance Testing and Operations Acceptance Testing (OAT) teams, ensuring the platform is resilient, scalable and ready for production.

This is a key leadership role, working closely with engineering, architecture and delivery teams to drive performance, operational readiness and continuous improvement throughout the programme lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end non-functional testing strategy across the programme.
• Lead the Volume & Performance Testing and Operations Acceptance Testing (OAT) teams.
• Establish performance test plans, scenarios and success criteria aligned to business and technical requirements.
• Monitor, analyse and report on performance metrics, providing clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drive performance optimisation by identifying bottlenecks and working with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Champion resilience testing, including the adoption of chaos engineering practices.
• Ensure operational readiness through effective OAT planning and execution.
• Work closely with development, infrastructure and DevOps teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Produce regular reporting on testing progress, risks, defects and quality metrics.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience leading non-functional testing on large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
• Strong background in Performance, Volume and Operations Acceptance Testing.
• Experience defining and implementing performance testing strategies.
• Hands-on experience with JMeter and/or LoadRunner.
• Experience monitoring application performance using New Relic.
• Strong understanding of performance analysis, bottleneck identification and optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Apply now or email for more information.