Test Lead

We are looking for a Test Lead to join our IT Team here at Harrods. You will work alongside our DevOps focused Agile delivery function, facilitating the seamless deployment of new platforms, driving continuous enhancements, and overseeing development initiatives.

About The Role

The Test Lead role will involve supporting the maturity of the test process within a Dev Ops delivery team, leading a small team of QA testers by coordinating the testing efforts to identify, resolve issues to accelerate product time to market.

You will also;

• Contribute and support test automation frameworks and tools to increase testing efficiency and coverage, especially for repetitive or regression testing
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and any testing-related processes and procedures.
• Provide communications and prepare test summary prior to deployment/releases.
• Lead a team of QA Analysts, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring that testing efforts are aligned with project timelines and objectives.

About You

The Test Lead will have previous experience as a Manual tester or team lid within the Retail or E-Commerce space. You will also have previous experience in both API testing and with automation testing and the supporting tools.

You will also have the following;

• Experience working with consumer-facing websites and mobile apps, ideally in a retail, travel or equivalent environment
• Experience with popular test management tools, such as Azure Dev Ops, JIRA
• Excellent communication skills, be adaptable with the changing needs of the project, and be able to identify risks to quality or timelines.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods