Test Driven Development Lead

  • Matchtech
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Feb 26, 2026
Contractor Government

Job Description


Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently looking for a skilled Test Driven Development Lead on a contract basis. The Embedded Software department is looking for a leader to enhance and expand the implementation of TDD practices in their software engineering teams.

6 month initial contract

Full time on site in Bristol

SC clearance required, BPSS to start



Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and coaching for engineers unfamiliar with TDD practices.
  • Embed TDD principles while maintaining clear organisational separation between development and testing.
  • Shape engineering culture by integrating TDD into daily practices.
  • Act as a hands-on test practitioner, designing, implementing, and executing tests to meet quality assurance standards.


Job Requirements:


Essential

  • Strong background in Test-Driven Development practices.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD.
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing and executing automated tests.
  • Experience establishing test strategies from scratch.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach experienced engineers.
  • Strong requirements elicitation and analysis skills.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills.


Advantageous:

  • Experience with C / C++ / MatLab / Simulink.
  • Knowledge of Jetson Orin NX / Linux.
  • Experience in hardware-software integration.
  • Simulation or real-time embedded systems expertise.
  • Experience in safety-critical or high-reliability systems.


If you are an experienced Test Driven Development Lead looking for a new contract opportunity within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to the development of highly reliable real-time software.