IMServ is one of the UK’s leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• The Lead Software Test Engineer is responsible for overseeing the testing activities within the software development life cycle to ensure the quality and functionality of applications and systems.
• This position requires leadership skills to guide a team of testers, work closely with developers and stakeholders, and ensure that testing processes are robust and deliver high-quality software.
• The Test Lead is also responsible for designing test strategies, managing test execution, tracking defects, and ensuring that all deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• They lead the continuous improvement of our testing capabilities, including the transition to a high degree of automation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage end-to-end testing efforts across our Scrum teams
• Build and manage effective test teams, including training and people management
• Develop and maintain the overall test strategy and process for the organisation in conjunction with the Head of Software
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a high level of software quality.
• Lead the continuous improvement of our test function, including tools, technologies, and frameworks
• Report on testing progress and provide critical insights into software quality metrics.
• Work with our agile planning framework to design, create, and execute comprehensive testing plans for our software systems
• Define and implement a transition from manual to automated testing

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Experience in API and data testing
• 8+ years’ experience in Software Testing
• Certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems and testing in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, C) for test automation.
• Experience with leading the transition from a manual to automated test approach
• Extensive experience in Agile processes and product testing

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual leave Buy & Sell scheme
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance up to 6 X Base Salary*
• Subsidised Health cover*
• Subsidised Dental Cover*
• Contribution towards Eye Tests and Glasses
• In Office & Out of Office Social Events
• Retailer Discounts Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Centre
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
• Reward & Recognition

(*Length of service & T&Cs apply)

Our people are our main asset. We strive to ensure they remain happy, competitive, and fulfilled - helping to propel our business forward and ensure we remain customer-centric and competitive. We are proud to remain the UK’s leading and growing energy data collection and meter operations service provider.
have long been at the heart of of IMServ’s success. As we continue our growth, our focus remains on ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion remain central to our business and recruitment practices. We recognise that we operate in an industry in which there has traditionally been a lack of diversity and we are keen to encourage applications from as inclusive a group as possible. We recognise that a balanced workforce encourages collaboration and innovation, promotes entrepreneurship and a feeling of ownership.

These are the key drivers of our business, that our customers really look to us for.

(Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Software testing: 5 years (required)
• API: 3 years (required)
• Data testing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certification in Software Testing? (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 30/03/2025