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I'm Jason Broad, a freelance Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years’ experience delivering testing solutions across financial services, government, and commercial sectors. I lead test teams while remaining hands-on with system, integration, and automation testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and Python/Ruby. I also bring a strong background in cloud-based solutions and have a proven track record delivering in both Agile and Waterfall environments, along with excellent stakeholder management. I excel at shaping testing strategies, driving quality from design through release, and continuously improving test coverage through automation and CI/CD. I enjoy collaborating with developers and product teams to achieve reliable, fast, and scalable software deliveries.…I'm Jason Broad, a freelance Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years’ experience delivering testing solutions across financial services, government, and commercial sectors. I lead test teams while remaining hands-on with system, integration, and automation testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and Python/Ruby. I also bring a strong background in cloud-based solutions and have a proven track record delivering in both Agile and Waterfall environments, along with excellent stakeholder management. I excel at shaping testing strategies, driving quality from design through release, and continuously improving test coverage through automation and CI/CD. I enjoy collaborating with developers and product teams to achieve reliable, fast, and scalable software deliveries.

Jason Broad

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I'm Jason Broad, a freelance Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years’ experience delivering testing solutions across financial services, government, and commercial sectors. I lead test teams while remaining hands-on with system, integration, and automation testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and Python/Ruby. I also bring a strong background in cloud-based solutions and have a proven track record delivering in both Agile and Waterfall environments, along with excellent stakeholder management. I excel at shaping testing strategies, driving quality from design through release, and continuously improving test coverage through automation and CI/CD. I enjoy collaborating with developers and product teams to achieve reliable, fast, and scalable software deliveries.…I'm Jason Broad, a freelance Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years’ experience delivering testing solutions across financial services, government, and commercial sectors. I lead test teams while remaining hands-on with system, integration, and automation testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and Python/Ruby. I also bring a strong background in cloud-based solutions and have a proven track record delivering in both Agile and Waterfall environments, along with excellent stakeholder management. I excel at shaping testing strategies, driving quality from design through release, and continuously improving test coverage through automation and CI/CD. I enjoy collaborating with developers and product teams to achieve reliable, fast, and scalable software deliveries.

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I’m Jason Broad, a freelance Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years’ experience delivering testing solutions across financial services, government, and commercial sectors. I lead test teams while remaining hands-on with system, integration, and automation testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and Python/Ruby. I also bring a strong background in cloud-based solutions and have a proven track record delivering in both Agile and Waterfall environments, along with excellent stakeholder management.

I excel at shaping testing strategies, driving quality from design through release, and continuously improving test coverage through automation and CI/CD. I enjoy collaborating with developers and product teams to achieve reliable, fast, and scalable software deliveries.

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Work Experience

Test Team Lead (Freelance) at HM Land Registry

October 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Led testing across epics within a large-scale digital transformation programme, defining test approach, creating test assets, and coordinating delivery across the team. Managed testers via Jira, reviewing and approving test cases to ensure quality, consistency, and coverage. Hands-on automated testing using Ruby/Cucumber; developed and executed tests locally (Ubuntu/Docker) and within shared environments via Jenkins CI pipelines. Performed API testing and validation using Postman and Swagger, supporting integration across microservices and cloud-based platforms. Contributed to both manual and automated testing, ensuring high-quality releases through structured execution and effective defect management. CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab, Docker. API Testing: REST, GraphQL, Postman, Swagger. Worked closely with developers and delivery teams in an Agile environment, supporting continuous integration and improving overall test coverage and reliability.

Test Consultant (Freelance) at Capquest

October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023

Tesco Bank Project: Led testing for large-scale data migration from Debt Manager to Latitude platform (93 interfaces REST APIs & batch); developed test approach, organised workstreams, and led two live releases; personally executed significant testing; raised 300+ defects; retained post-project due to strong performance.

Test Consultant (Freelance) at Capquest

November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Latitude2 Project: Tested extensive Latitude debt management customisations with limited documentation; designed and executed hundreds of tests; built automation framework from scratch (Java/Selenium/Cucumber), later re-platformed to Python/Selenium/Behave; automated complex regression scenarios including third-party inputs, payments, and outputs.

Test Consultant (Freelance) at Capquest

May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

JPMorgan Chase Credit Card Project: Supported integration of Latitude platform with JPMorgan Chase credit card services via REST APIs and cloud middleware; developed integration test strategy, identified design issues early, and liaised directly with Chase Test Team; managed defects, ran internal regression tests, and enhanced automated test suite; provided root cause analysis and drove continuous test improvements.

Test Consultant (Freelance) at DVLA

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Delivered REST API-based enquiry platform on AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway). Developed automation using Ruby/Cucumber and WinAppDriver. Supported change programs on payment systems (Credit Card, Direct Debit, GovPay, PSD2).

Test Specialist (Freelance) at Zeefix Consulting

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Delivered large-scale, cloud-based vehicle management platform using AWS. Functional testing of REST & GraphQL APIs, automation with ReadyAPI/Groovy. Supported payments (GovPay, BPS, PSD2) and performance testing.

Test Manager & Specialist (Freelance) at Concentrix

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Managed delivery of major government systems (DVLA).

Test Manager & Test Authority (Freelance) at IBM

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014

Managed testing for large-scale, high-volume systems using Agile and V-model. Delivered test strategies, managed teams, and shortened UAT cycles. Established reputation as Test SME for complex system deliveries.

Test Authority / Senior Tester at Capgemini & EDS

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007

Early career delivering testing services on HMRC systems. Progressed from tester to test authority, defining standards and leading defect prevention. Contributed to delivery of one of the UK’s largest IT systems.