Lead Test Engineer – 12 month – SC Cleared – Manchester A highly reputable corporation that is delivering some of the countries most challenging tech projects offering service to millions of users is hiring a Lead Test Engineer with hands on automation experience using Java, Selenium and Rest Assured within AWS. You must have hands on technical leader who can set direction and coach a small team of testers within an agile environment. Our client is seeking a consultant with SC clearance, ability to travel to Manchester on a hybrid basis (3 days) and seeking up to £640 PD Inside IR 35 to start ASAP. We are only considering candidate who are located near Manchester. Test Strategy & Leadership • Define and implement an end-to-end test strategy aligned to microservices architecture • Establish standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple teams • Assess current testing approaches and drive continuous improvement • Embed testing strategy across teams, creating scalable frameworks and exemplars Hands-on Engineering • Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks • Work across different test levels: unit, integration, contract, system, and E2E • Lead automation efforts in Java-based environments • Support teams with implementation, not just direction Key Experience: SC cleared, with industry experience in Publ...