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# Lead Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Chroma
- **Location:** Carlisle, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Mobile Application Software, Web Applications, Backend
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2933654347-2

## About the Role

Chroma have partnered with this innovative technology company to hire a Lead Software Test Engineer who can help this company expand their testing capability across mobile apps, embedded software, web applications and backend services.The role of Lead Software Test Engineer will sit within a strong R&D team, working alongside electronics hardware, embedded software and mobile app engineers. You'll be responsible for testing embedded code.Having experience in an embedded background would be beneficial but not an absolute requirement.Lead Software Test Engineer Skills:Technical Leadership Mentoring/Team lead experience (desirable)IQSTB Foundation Level qualification or aboveExperience with manual and automated testingExperience testing mobile applications (iOS and Android)Experience testing web applications and REST APIsTest case management tools such as TestRailIf you have the required skills and experience for this Lead Software Test Engineer role, then please get in touch ASAP with an



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