Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: Practical experience in both manual and automated testing of modern web or cloud-native systems. Proven leadership/management experience of QA Engineers. Strong understanding of software testing methods: functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and performance testing. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST API automation tools). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into deployment workflows. Experience testing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Awareness of secure coding, security testing basics, and data privacy considerations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work effectively within Agile squads and cross-functional environments. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in an exciting and rewarding environment. Responsibilities: Lead our QA team in both manual and automated testing initiatives. Develop and implement testing strategies for modern web and cloud-native systems. Mentor and manage QA Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Oversee the testing lifecycle ensuring thorough coverage includes functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and performance testing. Create and maintain test automation frameworks and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines. Conduct API and microservices testing to ensure system reliability and performance. Advocate for secure coding practices and data privacy considerations within the team. Collaborate with Agile squads on project requirements and test planning. Technologies: API CI/CD Cloud Cypress Excel Playwright REST Security Selenium Web microservices More: We are an industry-leading organization based in Manchester, offering hybrid working options. With a focus on transformation and change, we are seeking two Lead QA Engineers to join our dynamic team. We provide a rewarding work environment and are looking for individuals who excel in both leadership and technical skills to help us drive quality and innovation in our products. last updated 12 week of 2026