Lead OAT Tester (SC Eligible/Cleared)
£55k per annumAbout Scrumconnect
Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, scalable, and user-centred solutions across government and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud platforms, data, and modern engineering practices-helping clients build reliable services that meet high operational and compliance standards.
Role Overview - Lead OAT Tester
The Lead Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) Tester is responsible for leading and executing operational readiness testing to ensure systems are fully production-ready before go-live.
You will own the OAT strategy, manage test execution, produce operational evidence, and provide assurance that services are stable, resilient, monitored, and supportable. This role involves close collaboration with delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and support teams, as well as mentoring junior testers.
Key Responsibilities
OAT Leadership & Strategy
Lead the planning and execution of Operational Acceptance Testing activities
Define OAT scope, approach, and entry/exit criteria
Ensure alignment with release and deployment timelines
Act as the OAT point of contact for stakeholders
OAT Test Execution
Lead and oversee operational test coverage, including:
Monitoring and alert validation
Alert simulation and escalation testing
Backup and restore testing
Failover and disaster recovery execution
Batch job restart validation
Stability and soak testing
Access, security, and support readiness checks
Evidence, Risk & Defect Management
Ensure detailed and auditable operational test evidence is produced
Log, prioritise, and track operational defects and risks
Coordinate retesting and validate fixes
Maintain OAT artefacts, reports, and audit documentation
Collaboration & Governance
Work closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and support teams to validate operational readiness
Lead OAT walkthroughs, reviews, and sign-off sessions
Support release, go-live, and milestone readiness reviews
Provide operational assurance to programme and delivery leadership
Team Leadership
Mentor and support QA/OAT team members
Review test artefacts produced by junior testers
Promote best practices and continuous improvement within OAT
Required Experience
6-9 years of QA/Testing experience
Strong hands-on experience in Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)
Prior experience leading OAT activities or teams
Experience across SIT and UAT with a strong operational focus
Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in regulated or controlled environments
Strong understanding of production readiness and live support models
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
Exposure to monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
Understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes
Experience working in Agile delivery environments
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.
We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
£40k per annum
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