Overview
Lead Platform Test Engineer role at TieTalent — Winchester (hybrid). Up to £66,000 + bonus. We are partnered with a leading tech business seeking a Lead Platform Test Engineer to drive quality across digital platforms.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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 stage.
Qualifications
* 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.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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