Lead Quality Engineer Location: Telford (Hybrid – 40–70% on-site) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 dependant on experience Type: Full-time | Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance Are you a Senior/Lead Quality Engineer looking for a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will shape engineering practices, drive automation, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-impact digital services? If yes, this might just be the role for you! What You'll Do Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely delivery Drive innovation in test automation, QA processes, and engineering practices Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate across multi-disciplinary Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions Influence technical standards, best practices, and QA strategy across the organisation What We’re Looking For Proven leadership experience in QA, test automation, or software engineering Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks, test design, and QA principles Hands-on with Java-based technologies, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerisation, and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills Experience working in self-empowered, multi-disciplinary Agile teams Ability to influence and shape technical culture across the engineering function Why This Role? Lead high-impact digital services with cutting-edge technologies Work in a mature Agile environment with collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams Competitive salary up to £90k benefits Hybrid working: 40–70% on-site in Telford, flexible to business needs Opportunity to shape QA practices and mentor engineers in a dynamic environment Additional Info Must be UK-based in a commutable distance to Telford Must be eligible for SC clearance Must have been living in the UK for the past 5 years minimum Senior-level interview process includes technical assessment and cultural fit Please note - sponsorship is not available for this role. So, if you are believe you have the relevant skills and experience to take on this leadership role, please apply now to be considered