Lead Test Engineer

As a Lead Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in defining and evolving our automation strategy while remaining hands-on with development and implementation.

Designing, developing and maintaining scalable automated test frameworks using C#, .NET, Playwright, Reqnroll and other modern testing technologies

Developing automated tests across web, API and integration layers to ensure comprehensive quality coverage

Acting as a technical leader for quality engineering, helping teams make informed decisions around test approaches, quality practices and risk management

Driving the adoption of automation-first testing practices across multiple development teams

Improving the effectiveness, reliability and performance of automated testing within CI/CD pipelines

Establishing and promoting automation standards, patterns and best practices across engineering teams

Collaborating with developers to build quality into products from the earliest stages of development

Mentoring engineers and supporting the growth of automation capability across the organisation

Exploring and implementing emerging technologies, including AI-assisted testing approaches, to improve productivity and software quality

You'll thrive in this role if you're a technically minded engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and improving the way software is tested.

Strong experience developing automated test frameworks and tests using C#/.NET and modern automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium and Reqnroll, alongside Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices

Strong API testing experience and integration of automated testing within CI/CD pipelines

Strong knowledge of quality engineering, test automation and Agile delivery practices