Lead Platform Test Engineer
Winchester - hybrid
up to £66,000 + bonus
We're partnered with a leading tech business seeking a Lead Platform Test Engineer to drive quality across their digital platforms.
The Role
You'll lead QA strategy within a fast-growing engineering team, ensuring automation, performance, and quality practices are embedded throughout delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing technical depth with mentoring and stakeholder influence.
What You'll Do
Own and evolve automation frameworks with Playwright (TypeScript)
Drive performance engineering and testing (K6, JMeter) in CI/CD pipelines
Apply continuous inspection and automated reporting for visibility and improvement
Ensure compatibility testing (e.g. BrowserStack) is built into delivery
Champion exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues
Collaborate across engineering teams to embed quality at every stageWhat You'll Bring
Proven QA experience with leadership exposure
Hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript) - essential
Strong background in automation, performance, and compatibility testing
Experience with CI/CD workflows and cross-functional delivery teams
Excellent communication and mentoring skills