Introduction At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. We offer: * Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications * Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us * Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year * Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks * A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome * Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees * Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme * More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. Your role and responsibilities As a Senior Functional Quality Engineer, you'll leverage your extensive technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence within our organization Join our team and contribute to the development of robust and reliable software solutions. If you're passionate about ensuring high-quality testing and have a knack for understanding and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities: * Lead the design and execution of comprehensive testing strategies for custom applications * Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement * Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes * Contribute to the development of testing strategies and roadmaps * Drive the adoption of automation testing and test efficiency improvements Required technical and professional expertise * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment * Experience with test case management and defect-tracking tools * Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile * Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Familiarity with Selenium or other automation testing tools * Extensive experience in functional, system integration, and end-to-end testing * Masterful proficiency in testing methodologies and tools * Proven track record of delivering high-quality testing solutions in a professional setting * Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills * Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of testing projects Preferred technical and professional experience * Experience in Salesforce testing * Salesforce certification is an advantage * Expertise in continuous integration and delivery practices IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.