Pacific Life Re
Test Lead - 12 month FTC
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Test Lead - 12 month FTC
Test Lead – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) Job Description
About the Role
The Testing Services team at Pacific Life Re defines testing strategy, standards, tooling, and governance, providing testing capabilities across projects and business-as-usual (BAU) changes.
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to join our team on a fixed-term contract (FTC), covering maternity leave. The role involves leading the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities across assigned applications or initiatives while ensuring high-quality, consistent, and controlled outcomes aligned with Testing Services standards.
The Test Lead will collaborate closely with:
- The Testing Services Manager
- Project teams
- Third-party partners
Acting as the primary point of contact for testing execution, readiness, and defect management.
Key Responsibilities
Test Delivery & Execution
- Lead end-to-end test delivery for assigned initiatives, ensuring activities align with agreed plans and Testing Services standards.
- Coordinate testing across multiple phases, including:
- System testing
- Integration testing
- Support for user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Oversee defect management, ensuring timely logging, triage, and resolution in collaboration with delivery and support teams.
- Provide clear and accurate reporting on test status, risk, and readiness to stakeholders.
- Contribute to release and deployment readiness by providing informed testing input and assurance.
- Drive test efficiency across execution by identifying improvements in:
- Test coverage
- Quality assurance
- Delivery timelines
Test Planning & Governance
- Produce and maintain test plans, schedules, and estimates in line with Testing Services governance and delivery frameworks.
- Ensure test artefacts (test cases, scripts, evidence, and reports) are:
- Complete
- Accurate
- Audit-ready
- Adhere to defined testing standards, controls, and approval processes for compliance and consistency.
- Support continuous improvement by enhancing test processes and ways of working.
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Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
- Act as the primary testing contact for project and workstream stakeholders, communicating:
- Progress
- Risks
- Dependencies
- Work closely with:
- Business analysts
- Developers
- Infrastructure teams
- Third-party suppliers
- Provide direction and support to test analysts and contract resources.
- Escalate risks and issues with clear options and recommendations.
- Support capability uplift in delivery teams by sharing:
- Knowledge
- Guidance
- Best practices
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB / ISEB preferred)
- Strong experience in software testing, including a Test Lead or Senior Test Analyst role
- Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and the role of testing within it
- Experience working across:
- Agile
- Waterfall delivery approaches
- Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Zephyr, JIRA)
- Experience coordinating testing activities across:
- Third-party delivery teams
- Business testers
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with:
- Technical stakeholders
- Non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing delivery timelines
Desirable
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
- Experience in non-functional testing, such as:
- Performance testing
- Security testing
- Experience in regulated environments
- Knowledge of the (re)insurance industry and/or enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Working for Pacific Life Re
Every member of our global team is valued for their unique contributions. We commitment to:
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- Building their expertise
- Supporting individual career ambitions
- Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Our Culture
- A mix of serious work and fun—we thrive on achievement but also enjoy relaxation.
- Regular team-building days, social events, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active engagement in community support:
- Fundraising
- Charity events
- Volunteering opportunities
Benefits (Permanent & Fixed-Term Employees)
Leave
- 25 days annual leave + option to buy/sell more days
- Adoption and fertility leave
- Enhanced parental leave
Healthcare
- Private insurance coverage for employees and dependents
- Group Life Insurance (9x basic annual salary)
- Group Income Protection (up to 75% basic annual salary)
- Optical benefits
Savings & Retirement
- 15% combined employee/employer contributions
Wellness & Lifestyle
- Subsidised gym membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Charitable matching of employee donations
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring authenticity and supporting all employees to thrive.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability and require adjustments for an equal opportunity, please contact us to discuss suitable accommodations during the recruitment process.
Pacific Life Re Values
"Bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace—disrupt, challenge, and innovate to provide best-in-class life and health reinsurance services."
- Over 1000 employees across global offices (Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, Bermuda).
- An inclusive culture where everyone can grow and develop.
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