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# Test Lead (End-to-End (E2E) Testing)

- **Company:** Summarywe
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, JSON, Machine Learning, Release Management, Selenium, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SoapUI, Web Services, Integration Tests, Data Analytics, Testrail
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/test-lead-end-to-end-e2e-testing/49346517

## About the Role

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/10/#####We provide end-to-end IT solutions and services including Applications services, Data & Analytics services, AI/ML Technologies and Professional services in the UK and EU market.Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Test Lead to take end-to-end ownership of testing across multiple component teams for a commercial insurance program. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in integration testing, API/web service testing (JSON/SOAP), and excellent stakeholder management skills. A solid understanding of commercial insurance concepts is essential, and experience with Selenium automation will be considered an advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end test strategy, planning, execution, and release readiness across multiple component teams.Define and implement the integration testing approach between services and systems, ensuring comprehensive cross-team test coverage.Design, develop, and execute functional, regression, and
integration test suites. Ensure defects are logged, tracked, triaged, and resolved efficiently.Validate APIs and message formats using JSON and SOAP, leveraging SoapUI or equivalent tools.Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, developers, and operations teams to identify and resolve system-level issues and manage dependencies.Establish and maintain test metrics, dashboards, and quality gates to inform release decisions and promote continuous improvement.Mentor and guide both manual and automation testers, reviewing test artifacts to ensure adherence to best practices.Participate in release planning, risk assessments, and post-release validation activities.Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience leading end-to-end and integration testing across multiple teams in a complex program environment.Strong hands-on expertise in API/web service testing using JSON and SOAP protocols.Proficiency in tools such as SoapUI (or similar) for REST and SOAP API validation.Solid
understanding of commercial insurance concepts, workflows, and common product flows.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-team coordination skills.Demonstrated experience in test planning, strategy definition, and driving execution to meet delivery timelines.Familiarity with defect lifecycle management and test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or HP ALM.Good to HaveExperience with S360 or other commercial insurance platforms.Hands-on experience with test automation using Selenium and related frameworks.Exposure to JSON schema validation, contract testing, or API mocking tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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