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# Test Lead

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** Warwickshire, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Android Software Development, Unit Testing, Embedded Software, Design of User Interfaces, Mobile Application Software, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Backend, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2836452630-test-lead

## About the Role

You'll perform manual testing across mobile apps, including feature, regression and stress testing, alongside testing embedded code, web applications and REST APIs. You'll create and execute automated unit tests, contribute to test strategies and methodologies, and document testing results. Working closely with developers, you'll investigate defects, identify root causes and help deliver high-quality products across mobile, hardware and backend services.

 * Minimum 5 years' experience as a Software Tester.
 * Experience testing iOS and Android mobile applications for functionality, usability, UI and performance.
 * Experience testing web applications and user interfaces/user experience.
 * Experience testing REST APIs.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.

## Description

Our client develops innovative products combining electronics hardware, embedded software and mobile applications. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you'll join a strong engineering team where your work will directly contribute to the success of the company's products across application, hardware and services.

 * Private healthcare through AXA
 * 24/7 online GP support
 * 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public bank holidays
 * Regular team events and professional development opportunities
 * Free onsite car parking


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