Test Lead
Location: London
Type: Permanent, full time
Happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE Europe is currently recruiting a Test Lead to join our Technology & Transformation function in our London office. The purpose of this role is to oversee the implementation and delivery of application testing, including planning, coordination and management of service strategy with outsourced vendors. This involves liaising with internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of processes, and guiding vendors to achieve service level agreements through scoping, planning, and managing testing activities.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
Creating and implementing strategic plans across the testing function for the team.
Creation and oversight of functional and performance test strategies, plans, scenarios, and test cases for projects.
Coordinating testing activities, including estimation, planning, team management, and reporting.
Mentoring and coaching the team for development.
Managing stakeholder relationships throughout the testing cycle.
Documenting and verifying test results, incidents, bugs, and issues in alignment with QBE testing methodology.
Ensuring regression testing packs are continually kept up to date to maintain currency.
Contributing to the delivery of all test artefacts accurately and efficiently.
Collaborate with peers in other areas of the department to develop improved strategies for the wider testing function.
Identifying, communicating, and managing risks and issues as they arise.
Ensuring stakeholder feedback is effectively addressed for quality outputs.
Supporting the transition of testing processes to third-party vendors and managing vendor relationships effectively.
About you
Necessary Work Experience includes:
Extensive experience using testing methodologies and tools.
Some experience leading testing teams.
Thrives on taking ownership of a function and being proactive.
Preferred Work Experience includes:
Experience of using any of the following an advantage:
Tosca
Selenium
Postman
LoadRunner
JMeter
Playwright
Python
Jira
PowerBI
Dynatrace
Sumologic
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Skills:
Automated Testing, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Systems, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Testing Strategies, Test Planning, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 30/01/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Top Skills
What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
