AWS Test Director

Test Director - Cloud Migration - 6 month initial Inside IR35 contract - Hybrid (London/Hertfordshire)

Join us to lead a large-scale AWS migration project, overseeing the entire testing lifecycle for the transition of complex application stacks from on-premises data centers to the cloud. In this high-impact role, you'll develop and implement end-to-end testing strategies, emphasizing automation, non-functional testing, and quality assurance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive a rigorous QA approach, utilizing industry-standard tools such as Jenkins, BitBucket, Terraform, and JMeter.

• Testing Strategy Development & Execution:
  Design and lead a comprehensive testing strategy for the AWS migration, focusing on automation, governance, and validation across platforms. Coordinate with business stakeholders and test teams to ensure complete coverage and high-quality standards for functional and non-functional testing.

• Leadership & Collaboration:
  Act as a liaison across technical teams, promoting collaboration between cloud architecture, product engineering, and project management. Lead the Quality Automation Engineering team to build a culture of ownership and efficiency.

• Automation Framework Management:
  Enhance testing automation frameworks by refining manual and automated processes and aligning with industry best practices for deployment automation.

• End-to-End Testing:
  Manage and execute comprehensive manual and automated validation tests, utilizing tools like Jenkins and JMeter to ensure robust testing pipelines and system scalability under load.

• Non-Functional Testing (NFT) Focus:
  Implement strategies for performance, security, and resilience testing, including disaster recovery and failover, ensuring compliance and system robustness in the AWS environment.

• Continuous Improvement:
  Review testing standards across teams, driving system reliability and streamlined processes through a holistic, quality-centered approach.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Regularly update stakeholders, balancing customer needs with proactive decision-making and risk management.

If you bring proven experience in cloud migration, deep technical expertise, and a hands-on approach to quality engineering, we'd love to hear from you.