Non-Functional Test Lead

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.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed