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 (eg BrowserStack) is built into delivery
* Champion exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues
* Collaborate across engineering teams to embed quality at every stage
What 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