Company Description

We are Bosch and “Made by Bosch” stands for outstanding quality of a global player.

Within the worldwide Bosch Group we have 4 business sectors: Consumer Goods, Energy and Building Technology, Industrial Technology and Mobility Solutions.

The current role sits within the Mobility Solutions sector, under the Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, responsible for the worldwide aftermarket business and services.

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions was founded in 1925 and since then we've been continuously developing our Diagnostic Competence.  In more than 140 countries, we offer spare parts, technical information, as well as diagnostic hardware, software and services for analysis, upkeep and repair of vehicles. Our mission is to create powerful solutions servicing the world's vehicles and while vehicle complexity and mobility user service expectations continually increase, we help our customers close the gap between current capabilities and future service needs.

At Bosch, we strive to make Bosch – and the world – a bit better through solutions “Invented for life”. If you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas, you landed in the right place. You will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Profit from the multitude of career opportunities in an internationally positioned company. Welcome to Bosch!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Software Test Team Leader to oversee our testing team in delivering high-quality software products. You will be responsible for leading test planning, execution, and reporting activities, ensuring the delivery of reliable software that meets customer and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of software test engineers in manual and automated testing.Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and cases based on product requirements and design specifications.Oversee the execution of functional, regression, performance, integration, and system tests.Coordinate closely with development, product management, and DevOps teams to align testing efforts with release goals.Ensure defects are identified, tracked, and resolved efficiently; manage defect triage meetings.Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and coverage.Provide leadership in test automation strategy and ensure the team is aligned with best practices.Prepare and present test progress reports, metrics, and quality KPIs to stakeholders.Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and project planning activities.Recruit, train, and evaluate testing team members to build a high-performing team.

QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.5+ years of experience in software testing, including 2+ years in a team lead or managerial role.Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, QF test, Girkin, Typescript  etc.).Proficiency with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Agile/Scrum methodologies.Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Desirable Knowledge:

Understanding and best practice use of testing engineering principles and familiarity with test development standards.Familiarity with principles and methodologies of diagnostic content unit and integration testing techniques.An interest in Automotive technologies.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Hybrid Working (2/3 days in the Manchester office)Holiday: 25 days plus Bank HolidaysDiscretionary Annual BonusPension: Company matched contribution up to 8%Group Income ProtectionLife Insurance (7x Annual Salary)Employee Assistance ProgrammeMany other perks and benefits.

Your Career with Bosch:

Bosch provides opportunities to grow professionally with a supportive network of like-minded professionals.  We provide the access to the right training pathways to continue your professional development journey.

We are committed to lifelong learning within a coaching and nurturing environment.