Salary: £65,000 - 85,000 per year Requirements: Experience leading or coordinating test activities, with the confidence to set direction and influence strategy. A genuine enthusiasm for technology, keeping up to date with new tools, industry trends, and AI. A solid background in manual testing, ideally in mobile, hardware, or complex systems. Some knowledge of test automation tools (Python, Kotlin, ADB, Appium, Espresso, etc.) and a willingness to drive its adoption. An interest in exploring AI technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab) and broader modern QA practices. A curious, pragmatic mindset with the drive to constantly improve. Responsibilities: Set and evolve the test strategy across one or more high-complexity projects. Coordinate and direct the work of test engineers, including both permanent staff and contractors. Champion automation and influence tooling choices (Python, Pytest, Appium, Espresso, CI/CD pipelines). Lead the test lifecycle end-to-end: from planning and execution to triage, reporting, acceptance, and release support. Coach and mentor less experienced testers, fostering a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality. Drive continuous improvement in test processes, practices, and stakeholder engagement. Explore new approaches, including AI-driven tooling and experimentation, encouraging the team to stay ahead of the curve. Technologies: AI Appium CI/CD Cloud GitLab Hardware Support Jenkins Kotlin LESS Mobile Python Security pytest Android Embedded More: We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a QA Test Lead/Principal Level Test Engineer to join us in North Bristol, working on cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies that help keep people on the front line safe and connected in high-pressure situations. You will lead testing across a variety of exciting projects with a fantastic team, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server-side configuration to cloud-based systems and hardware integrations. You will be required to come into our Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of our work, candidates must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees must undergo security clearance. As a Principal tester, you will focus on a blend of hands-on and strategic responsibilities, remaining involved when necessary, while also influencing and setting the test strategy, and directing test efforts across complex products. This role will initially focus on leading manual testing across a range of mobile apps, integrated hardware, and cloud systems, while also playing a central role in shaping our ongoing investment in automation and AI technologies. This is a place where testers are genuinely valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of testing, influence strategic decisions, and help deliver technology that genuinely matters. The salary range for this position is from £65,000 to £85,000 depending on experience. last updated 4 week of 2026