Summary: The Lead Test Engineer role involves leading automation and integration testing efforts to ensure the successful delivery of digital products and services. The position requires extensive experience with testing tools and methodologies, particularly in Agile environments, while also focusing on mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing test strategies and maintaining high-quality testing standards. This is a contract position with a dynamic team, primarily remote with occasional travel to Cardiff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement test automation strategies, ensuring robust integration testing.
• Apply significant experience in tester roles using Specflow and Selenium, with proficiency in C#, HTML, and CSS.
• Perform analysis, testing, and product management of digital systems.
• Deliver and support major digital products and services.
• Translate business/functional requirements into specialist technical specifications.
• Coach and mentor Agile and multi-disciplinary teams in testing best practices.
• Ensure high-quality testing standards and track record of successful test execution.
• Work effectively in an Agile environment, contributing to team efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in automation and integration testing.
• Strong background in Specflow, Selenium, and C#.
• Expertise in testing digital products and services.
• Ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Experience coaching and mentoring teams in Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): 250

City: Greater London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT