Senior Test Engineer

Randstad UK
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 130K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Clean Code Principles
Automation of Tests
Test Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
SC Clearance
Containerization

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to lead the technical implementation of our client testing frameworks and drive quality across complex, large-scale projects., As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical authority on how we test. You will:

  • Build & Scale: Design and implement robust automated test solutions from scratch.
  • Lead by Example: Oversee testing activities for major project streams, ensuring high standards are met.
  • Embed Quality: Collaborate with Architects and Devs to bake quality into the code-not just test it later.
  • Drive Improvement: Identify gaps in our automation coverage and toolset, then fix them.
  • Mentor: Guide junior engineers in best practices, from clean code in scripts to effective manual exploratory testing.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in software testing within structured development environments.
  • Expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting.
  • Proven experience leading testing activities on complex projects.
  • Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools.
  • You must be eligible for SC clearance

Desirable:

  • Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and containerization
  • Experience in Performance or Security testing.
  • ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.

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