Lead Test Engineer (C# / API Testing) Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working) Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE bonus & benefits Visa Sponsorship: Not available A technology-focused organisation based in Coventry is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to take ownership of quality assurance across a suite of C#/.NET applications and API-driven services. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering a blend of technical testing and team leadership within a collaborative, engineering-led environment. The Role As Lead Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining and driving the testing strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day testing activities. You'll work closely with software engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery across backend systems and APIs. Key Responsibilities Lead and own the testing strategy for C#/.NET software Hands-on testing across backend applications and APIs Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases API testing using Postman (collections, environments, automation) Review requirements and ensure robust test coverage Identify, track, and manage defects through to resolution Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA engineers Champion QA best practices, tools, and processes Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum delivery environment Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Test Engineer Strong experience testing C# / .NET applications Solid API testing experience using Postman Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC Experience working in Agile environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills Test automation experience CI/CD and DevOps exposure Microservices or distributed systems testing SQL or database testing experience What's On Offer £55,000 - £65,000 DOE salary Annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape QA strategy and standards Clear progression and long-term career development