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# Lead Test Engineer

- **Company:** AQA
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £59,800.0 - £67,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Selenium, Specflow, Gherkin, Api Management
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=73d963a31819b4f6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Test automation?, You will thrive in this role if you are collaborative, proactive and focused on delivering quality outcomes. You'll bring:

 * Experience of automated testing within an Agile environment
 * The ability to design and implement automated testing frameworks using tools such as Selenium, SpecFlow or similar and languages such as Gherkin and C#
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non technical colleagues
 * Experience of API testing and a solid understanding of testing techniques and approaches
 * An awareness of AI tools and technologies and how they can be used to improve test preparation and efficiency, and the ability to promote their use within the team
 * A pragmatic, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement

## Description

Do you enjoy shaping quality from the ground up, leading Automation testing approaches that improve both products and team performance?

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering reliable, high quality software that supports assessment and learning. This is a chance to use your Automation testing expertise to shape outcomes that directly impact learners while working in a collaborative and forward thinking environment.

You will help ensure that systems are secure, reliable and fit for purpose. Your work will support AQA's mission by enabling fair and consistent assessment for learners of all abilities. You will influence quality across delivery, helping teams make informed and confident decisions while promoting strong testing practices.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

 * Delivering thoroughly tested software that supports reliable assessment design and delivery and meets customer needs
 * Supporting agile delivery by shaping Automation testing approaches, providing estimates and advising on quality and risk
 * Driving strong Automation testing best practices and continuous improvement, while contributing to high quality team outcomes


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