QA Test Team Leader - Finance Technology
Company
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/21/2025
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Description
Job Description
About the Role:
You’ve probably heard of us, but there’s a lot you might not know about NEXT. We create most of our own systems, from our website and mobile apps to the applications that keep our business running. We're growing fast, and that means exciting opportunities for everyone here.
Our Finance Systems test team is at the heart of what we do, ensuring that our in-house Finance and Payments applications are robust, effective, and provide a quality user experience. The team is passionate about delivering high-standard testing and is focused on driving quality solutions for our customers, making sure payments are processed accurately, financial data is secure, and our business partners are supported.
Technology is what drives us. As we go through a huge period of change, we need a solid team to help us push our systems forward.
As a Test Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing all software test activities. You will be a key player in implementing processes that improve the quality and effectiveness of our software development lifecycle. Your role will involve reviewing project documentation, influencing quality from the start with early issue detection and risk assessment, and preparing thorough test plans and reports.
A significant part of this role will be to support the team in transitioning to a new core system, a major change for everyone. You will also be at the forefront of our AI initiatives, supporting the team in using tools like Gemini and LM Notebook to create test case scenarios, reduce manual work, and enhance quality.
About You:
You will have experience with:
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
About the Role:
You’ve probably heard of us, but there’s a lot you might not know about NEXT. We create most of our own systems, from our website and mobile apps to the applications that keep our business running. We're growing fast, and that means exciting opportunities for everyone here.
Our Finance Systems test team is at the heart of what we do, ensuring that our in-house Finance and Payments applications are robust, effective, and provide a quality user experience. The team is passionate about delivering high-standard testing and is focused on driving quality solutions for our customers, making sure payments are processed accurately, financial data is secure, and our business partners are supported.
Technology is what drives us. As we go through a huge period of change, we need a solid team to help us push our systems forward.
As a Test Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing all software test activities. You will be a key player in implementing processes that improve the quality and effectiveness of our software development lifecycle. Your role will involve reviewing project documentation, influencing quality from the start with early issue detection and risk assessment, and preparing thorough test plans and reports.
A significant part of this role will be to support the team in transitioning to a new core system, a major change for everyone. You will also be at the forefront of our AI initiatives, supporting the team in using tools like Gemini and LM Notebook to create test case scenarios, reduce manual work, and enhance quality.
About You:
You will have experience with:
- A proven track record in team management within a test environment, including mentoring, appraising, and developing team members.
- The ability to plan and prioritise work for your team and manage stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the systems development life cycle with practical experience of standard test approaches.
- Practical knowledge of testing methodologies, usability, accessibility, security, and web standards.
- The ability to interpret technical documentation, architectures, and functional specifications.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse existing systems to resolve incidents and identify risks.
- Experience with onshore and offshore models is desirable, with a focus on remote collaboration and productivity.
- Experience with automation tools. While we use Leapwork and Selenium, we believe the level of experience is more important than specific tool knowledge. We are open to candidates experienced with other tools like Playwright.
- An understanding of performance testing as part of project delivery.
- A good understanding of automation as a delivery tool and how to use it to optimise delivery.
- Experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
- A good understanding of a language such as C# or Java.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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