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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Test Engineer - **Company:** Nearform - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Databases, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Management of Software Versions, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Git, Pytest, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Mocha - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/jobs/lead-test-engineer-perm-uk-remote-nearform ## About the Role * Significant experience delivering at a Lead/Staff Engineer level. Our Leads typically have at least 8 years' commercial experience. * Leading test planning and quality strategy across features and releases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage. * Working autonomously within an Agile development squad, collaborating closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to drive quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. * Define and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities * Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment. * Practical experience and knowledge of developing automation testing frameworks for scalable software solutions. * Deep knowledge of automation testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, Mocha, and Chai. * Deep knowledge of Python and Pytest. * Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git. * Mentor team members on testing approaches, automation practices and quality standards. * Practical and real world experience working with databases and cloud environments. * Practical experience creating test strategies for large-scale, enterprise applications * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Professional proficiency in English., A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your Cypress or Playwright expertise, problem-solving ability, and QA best practices in a real-time environment., A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. ## Description As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products., As a Lead Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions. You will work closely as part of the development team throughout the software lifecycle, embedding testing into every step of the process. . However as you'll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include: * Collaborating with others in the development team to integrate testing and a quality assurance mindset into the software development lifecycle. * Define and implement structured testing practices, including automated and manual testing strategies. * Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites using Python and Pytest. * Develop and maintain automated front-end, backend, and API test frameworks using tools such as Cypress, Playwright, and Chai. * Perform functional, non-functional, performance, and security testing. * Ensure test processes are integrated into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance. * Optimise testing for scalability, speed, and efficiency. * Working with and supporting other Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery. * Collaborating with client teams. ## Related Videos - [Test Driven Development with JavaScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/222-test-driven-development-with-javascript) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Automagic Configuration in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/363-automagic-configuration-in-python) - [Form Validation. 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