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# Test Engineering Lead - Contract

- **Company:** VanRath
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.vanrath.com/job/test-engineering-lead-contract-bbbh14301-1786006568/apply

## About the Role

* Strong background in test leadership, QA or quality engineering
 * Experience delivering complex solutions within large-scale enterprise environments
 * Strong test automation and framework development experience
 * Excellent understanding of modern testing methodologies and best practices
 * Experience working within Agile and CI/CD environments
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
 * Fintech or payments experience would be advantageous

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Lead to join a leading fintech organisation working on a major strategic programme delivering high-volume payment solutions used globally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on testing leader with strong experience in test automation, quality engineering and enterprise-scale software delivery. You will work closely with architects, developers and engineering teams to shape the testing strategy, enhance automation frameworks and embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle., * Define and drive the testing strategy across key programmes

 * Lead and enhance test automation and quality engineering practices
 * Collaborate with development, architecture and delivery teams
 * Ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC
 * Drive continuous improvement across testing processes, tools and frameworks
 * Support the delivery of secure, scalable and high-performing applications

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a major fintech transformation programme while working alongside highly experienced engineering and architecture teams.


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