Xpert: Salesforce Test Lead (UK based) (contract outside IR35) (Current BPSS cl
TypeContract
LocationUnited Kingdom
Posted2 hours ago
Role:
Test Lead (Salesforce) (Current BPSS clearance is required)
Location:
UK-based; predominantly remote
Engagement:
Contract or Permanent | Initial contract to mid-October 2026, with strong likelihood of extension (outside of IR35) (Current BPSS clearance is required)
Start:
End of August 2026
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to own and coordinate testing across a Salesforce-based programme. The role will have a strong focus on hands-on manual testing, while also providing leadership across test planning, execution, defect management, risk control and quality reporting. You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure that solutions are fully tested, traceable to requirements and ready for release.
Key Responsibilities
Define, maintain and communicate the overall test approach, plans, scope and priorities
Lead hands-on manual testing across Salesforce functionality, integrations and end-to-end business processes
Review requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria to identify gaps and ensure appropriate test coverage
Coordinate functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing activities
Manage test environments, test data, dependencies, schedules and delivery risks
Own defect logging, triage, prioritisation, retesting and closure
Provide clear test progress, quality, risk and release-readiness reporting
Work collaboratively with delivery teams, business users and senior stakeholders
Maintain suitable test evidence, traceability and test closure documentation
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience working as a Test Lead on complex digital or enterprise programmes
Strong hands-on manual testing experience, including test analysis, design and execution
Demonstrable experience testing Salesforcesolutions
Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression and UAT testing
Experience creating test strategies, plans, estimates and risk-based testing approaches
Confident ownership of the full defect lifecycle and test reporting
Strong stakeholder management, communication and team coordination skills
Current BPSS clearance is required
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience introducing or supporting test automation
Previous experience delivering testing within UK Government or the wider public sector
InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or permanent talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Test Lead (Salesforce) (Current BPSS clearance is required)
Location:
UK-based; predominantly remote
Engagement:
Contract or Permanent | Initial contract to mid-October 2026, with strong likelihood of extension (outside of IR35) (Current BPSS clearance is required)
Start:
End of August 2026
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to own and coordinate testing across a Salesforce-based programme. The role will have a strong focus on hands-on manual testing, while also providing leadership across test planning, execution, defect management, risk control and quality reporting. You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure that solutions are fully tested, traceable to requirements and ready for release.
Key Responsibilities
Define, maintain and communicate the overall test approach, plans, scope and priorities
Lead hands-on manual testing across Salesforce functionality, integrations and end-to-end business processes
Review requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria to identify gaps and ensure appropriate test coverage
Coordinate functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing activities
Manage test environments, test data, dependencies, schedules and delivery risks
Own defect logging, triage, prioritisation, retesting and closure
Provide clear test progress, quality, risk and release-readiness reporting
Work collaboratively with delivery teams, business users and senior stakeholders
Maintain suitable test evidence, traceability and test closure documentation
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience working as a Test Lead on complex digital or enterprise programmes
Strong hands-on manual testing experience, including test analysis, design and execution
Demonstrable experience testing Salesforcesolutions
Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression and UAT testing
Experience creating test strategies, plans, estimates and risk-based testing approaches
Confident ownership of the full defect lifecycle and test reporting
Strong stakeholder management, communication and team coordination skills
Current BPSS clearance is required
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience introducing or supporting test automation
Previous experience delivering testing within UK Government or the wider public sector
InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or permanent talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
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