Summary: The Lead Test Engineer role at NHS Wales involves overseeing automation testing for critical digital healthcare projects. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality standards while working in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will design automation test frameworks and mentor junior testers, utilizing modern testing tools. This role is ideal for those passionate about enhancing healthcare through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing automation test frameworks
• Leading the test strategy for large-scale projects
• Driving quality standards and mentoring junior testers
• Working with cutting-edge tools: SpecFlow (GWT, API, Hooks, Data-Driven Scenarios), Selenium, C#, HTML/CSS, Blazor UI
• Collaborating in an Agile environment

Key Skills:

• Strong automation testing experience – SpecFlow, Selenium, and C#
• Proven leadership – guiding teams, mentoring, and driving best practices
• Agile working – comfortable with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in healthcare or NHS projects (desirable but not essential)

Salary (Rate): 300

City: Cardiff

Country: Wales

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT