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# Test Lead

- **Company:** Solirius Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Playwright, Devsecops, Api Management, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5849392047

## About the Role

You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes., * Strong software testing background with hands-on automation experience.

 * Experience with .NET/C# or Java.
 * Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar.
 * Strong API testing experience, ideally using REST Assured.
 * Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines, including Jenkins.
 * Understanding of Agile, DevSecOps/SecDevOps, and shift-left practices.
 * Experience working with development teams to improve overall testing quality.
 * Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
 * Proven experience leading QA teams and delivering test and process improvements.
 * Experience working within complex, high-paced delivery environments.
 * Government/public sector experience desirable.

## Description

* Lead and shape the Quality Engineering approach across Solirius and our clients.
 * Define, implement, and continuously improve QA and test strategies.
 * Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple delivery teams.
 * Drive test automation, shift-left testing, CI/CD, and continuous testing.
 * Work closely with developers, business stakeholders, clients, and delivery teams.
 * Promote quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
 * Maintain a strong hands-on testing and automation capability.
 * Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and regression suites.
 * Lead functional, API, integration, acceptance, and end-to-end testing.
 * Promote effective unit and developer-led testing practices.
 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Coach, mentor, and develop QA and SDET engineers.
 * Manage QA resources and priorities across multiple projects.
 * Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve testing processes.
 * Champion Quality Engineering and industry best practices.
 * Provide clear advice on quality risks, testing approaches, and delivery decisions.
 * Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, developers, and delivery teams.
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 * Government/public sector experience desirable.


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