Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in lead testing in a complex, multi-modal environment Strong understanding of programme-level test strategy and best practices Expertise in defining and shaping SIT, UAT, OAT, and NFR test approaches Experience in integration testing across multiple suppliers and systems Knowledge of defect lifecycle management Familiarity with customer journey validation and environment planning Experience in automation frameworks and CI/CD integration Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to create metrics and visibility of risks Responsibilities: Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive end-to-end testing capability Define and deliver a robust, outcome-driven test strategy for PAYG payments programme Shape the test approaches for SIT, UAT, OAT, and NFR Manage risk and mitigation strategies across the programme Oversee testing across various suppliers, systems, devices, and back-office services Establish and manage the defect lifecycle Validate cross-system customer journeys Clearly define environment planning and ownership Deliver an early automation MVP and integrate automation into CI/CD Build scalable regression capabilities and drive an automation coverage roadmap Establish programme-level quality assurance and create reporting metrics Technologies: CI/CD More: We are a leading recruitment agency based in Birmingham, seeking a highly skilled Lead Test Engineer for a 6-month contract role. This position requires a candidate who can take ownership of programme-level testing for a large payments transformation initiative, with 1-2 days on-site per week. We offer a competitive day rate outside IR35 and a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of multi-modal payments. last updated 14 week of 2026