REF061 - Lead Software Developer in Test - SDET

• Strategic Impact: You'll shape testing strategies and automation approaches across complex, high-profile client engagements.
• Career Progression: Grow your leadership skills with tailored development opportunities and support for certifications.
• Culture of Excellence: Work with talented peers who thrive on solving real-world problems with modern technologies.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible approach that supports your lifestyle., This role designed is for individuals who want to own technical delivery, lead teams, and build lasting client relationships. As a Lead SDET, you will:
• Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable automation solutions across multiple projects and clients.
• Mentor and coach a team of SDETs, fostering growth, upskilling, and driving best practices in testing and automation.
• Own the QA strategy on projects-setting the vision for test architecture, tooling, quality metrics, and delivery excellence.
• Engage directly with clients as a trusted advisor-understanding business needs and aligning our testing approach accordingly.
• Contribute to pre-sales and project scoping, helping shape engagements from inception through delivery., We reward leadership and initiative with a package that reflects your impact:
• 25 Days Annual Leave, increasing with tenure (+ buy/sell scheme).
• Matched Pension Contributions up to 5%.
• Subsidized Gym Memberships and Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans for easier commuting.
• Flexible Hybrid Working arrangements.
• Regular Social Events-from team socials to company-wide celebrations.
• Continuous Learning-including tailored training programs and full support for certifications.

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, We understand leadership takes many forms. If you're driven to inspire others, lead innovation, and take ownership of delivery, we'd love to hear from you., * Eligibility for SC clearance.

• Proven leadership in QA/testing roles, with experience guiding teams and managing delivery in Agile environments (SCRUM, Kanban).
• Strong programming skills in Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar.
• Deep expertise in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or RestAssured.
• Experience with integration testing, test strategy, and test architecture at the project or program level.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, K6, or Neoload.
• Skilled in CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to navigate complex client landscapes.
• Experience mentoring testers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and delivery excellence., * Previous consultancy or professional services experience.
• Hands-on experience with additional programming languages like Python, Ruby, Scala, or PHP.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code within test environment