Senior Software Test Engineer/Test Lead

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for proven experience as a Senior Software Test Engineer or Test Lead.
• We need a strong background in testing desktop and web-based applications.
• We are looking for experience with manual and automated testing frameworks, such as Ranorex.
• We need solid understanding of test strategy development, test design, and execution.
• We are looking for experience with release testing and documentation.
• We need experience with system integration testing, including hardware environments.
• We are looking for familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• We need the ability to lead, mentor, and support a small test team.
• We are looking for strong defect management and analytical skills.
• We need someone comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• We are looking for strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• We define and implement the overall test strategy, coverage, and approach.
• We analyse requirements and convert them into test cases and test plans.
• We lead system and integration testing, including hardware/software interactions.
• We design and execute manual and automated regression testing.
• We develop and maintain automated test scripts using Ranorex or similar tools.
• We manage the defect lifecycle, including logging, tracking, triage, and re-testing.
• We own and deliver test reporting, dashboards, and final test summaries.
• We provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior test engineers.
• We support estimation activities and oversee team workload planning.
• We collaborate within a cross-functional Agile team, contributing to ceremonies and continuous improvement.
• We participate in peer reviews, code reviews for test automation, and team governance activities.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• Web

More:

We are recruiting for a Senior Software Test Engineer / Test Lead to support the delivery of multiple software releases for our Royston-based client. This is a 12-month contract initially, with the potential to be extended, working 9:00am to 5:30pm in a mainly office-based environment. The role is hands-on and leadership-focused, combining test strategy ownership with day-to-day technical delivery within a collaborative Agile delivery programme. The position is outside IR35, with a salary of circa £50 per hour, and office presence is required due to device testing requirements.

last updated 30 week of 2026