UAT Lead

Role - UAT Lead

Type - Contract (Inside IR35)

Location - Contract (Inside IR35)

Job Description:

• Overall 10+ years’ experience in Software Testing
• Proven experience (Minimum 5+ years) managing UAT in complex IT or digital transformation projects.
• UAT Test to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for critical business applications and system changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, project managers, QA teams, and end users to ensure that delivered solutions meet the defined acceptance criteria and are fit for purpose.
• Define and own the UAT strategy, scope, and approach for multiple projects.
• Develop detailed UAT plans, including entry and exit criteria, timelines, and resourcing.
• Coordinate and manage UAT execution with business stakeholders and end users.
• Create or oversee the creation of UAT test scenarios, scripts, and test data in collaboration with business SMEs.
• Monitor and report on UAT progress, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Ensure that UAT activities are completed within project timelines and to the required quality standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for UAT activities.
• Provide training or guidance to UAT participants where needed.
• Work closely with IT, QA, and project delivery teams to ensure smooth handover into production.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable test scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project environments.
• Familiarity with defect management processes and tools.