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# Lead Automation Test Engineer

- **Company:** Harvey Nash
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000 - £80,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Cucumber (Software)
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-1D614818A2DF9CC06F/

## About the Role

* A genuine passion for software testing and quality engineering
 * Experience testing large-scale web applications and/or APIs
 * Automation testing experience using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or SoapUI
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills
 * Experience working within Agile delivery environments
 * A solid understanding of modern testing principles and approaches
 * Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies

## Description

We're partnering with a leading technology consultancy to find a talented Lead Test Engineer to join their growing team.

Working on high-profile projects for some of the UK's largest organisations, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality software solutions within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. This is a hands-on position where you'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, helping clients tackle complex technical challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Designing and executing test strategies for complex web applications and APIs
 * Developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
 * Working closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders in Agile teams
 * Promoting quality best practices and continuous improvement
 * Contributing to the successful delivery of critical client projects