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Lead Test Engineer

Job Title

Lead Test Engineer

Experience Required

7+ years

Location / Days

Office Based (Monday to Friday)

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with the project and organisational goals
  • Select appropriate tools and technologies for test automation
  • Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks to support various types of testing (UI, API, Performance, etc.)
  • Ensure the scalability and reusability of the test automation framework
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing
  • Execute automated tests and analyse results to identify defects and areas for improvement
  • Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and feedback
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure that testing is an integral part of the software development process
  • Define and track quality metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts, to measure the effectiveness of the test automation
  • Prepare and present reports on test automation progress and highlights to stakeholders
  • Work closely with QA teams, developers, and product managers to create a seamless workflow
  • Mentor junior automation engineers and promote best practices in automation testing

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s /master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Lead Test Engineer or similar role
  • Ability to document and troubleshoot errors
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and find creative solutions to testing challenges
  • Strong analytical skills to develop effective test strategies and analyse test results

Technical Skills

Core Skills
Selenium/Cypress with C#, Python, Java, Jenkins, Github.  Extensive experience in Azure DevOps and SQL
Desirable Skills
 
Good to Have
 

Xperate Benefits

Salary
Generous salary exceeding the industry standard
Annual Leave
20 days excluding 10 public holidays. Medical / Sick leave is also provided
Life Insurance
5L of default cover for you and your family
Accidental Cover
20L of cover for each employee
Bonus Scheme
100% based on the Company & Individual performance
Latest Technology
Exposure to the latest technologies
Employee Development
Xperate is committed to the development, growth & well-being of all of our people. This includes access to online training resources and family friendly working conditions

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