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# Lead Test Engineer

- **Company:** Qat
- **Location:** Croydon, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Memory Management, Revision Control Systems, Gradle, Junit, Apache Maven, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Release Management, Selenium, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scripting, Performance Testing, Delivery Pipeline, ReadyAPI, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Build Tools, Data Management, Docker
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-test-engineer/47104634

## About the Role

reports of automation test runs and also roll-up reports.Managing test infrastructure usage and deciding approach to running distributed, parallel tests. Using container & cloud technology to orchestrate faster, scalable tests while optimising costs.Working with teams to promote use of code scan, code quality, accessibility testing and observability tools.Participating in the QAT Test Engineering community as well as QAT recruitment to help it grow.Your skills for this roleProgramming using Java to write secure, reusable, and maintainable automated tests and test utilities. You should be able to use concepts like thread management, synchronisation, resource, and memory management to increase the efficiency of test engineering solutions and be able to use scripting languages like Bash or PowerShell (Lead essential criteria).Using and implementing tools like Selenium, RestAssured, Serenity BDD (or similar), build tools like Maven or Gradle, code management tools like git.Using and
implementing unit test frameworks like JUnit, assertion libraries, data serialisation tools, security best practices like OWASP Top 10 and standards such as WCAG to design automated accessibility tests.Extensively using CI/CD tools for pipeline automation and a solid understanding of release pipeline concepts. Familiarity with containerization platforms like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.Using and implementing POM test design pattern and SOLID code design principle.Implementing coding guidelines and standards with a solid understanding of protocols and architectural styles involved in implementing tests.Ability to actively engage with performance testing engineers and work alongside them to identify performance bottlenecks. Ability to read, interpret and articulate performance reports.Additional InformationYour CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills,
using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application. STAR - The STAR method | National Careers ServiceInformation on the Pay Framework Allowance (PFA) - Discover more about our work by watching this DDaT video Please note - 3+ years UK residency is typically required to be eligible for SC Clearance and unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.Benefits - Home Office Careers #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

that you directly work with or are consulted for. This involves developing new frameworks, reviewing, and enhancing existing frameworks to help deliver scalable solutions.Ownership of existing test frameworks and actively reviewing them, identifying need for new frameworks, and delivering these at scale.Leading and coaching a team of test engineers and helping solve technical challenges that the team may require assistance with, evaluating efficacy of test engineering processes across projects and suggesting improvements. Promoting convergence, creating shared capabilities and data driven approaches within test engineering.Embracing innovation - evaluating tools and recommending approaches that can benefit testing. For instance ones used for virtualisation, data mocking , contract testing or other automated integration testing techniques, and deciding tools and approaches for automated test data management, test results aggregation and release management. Enabling precise, real-time


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