Hiring: Senior Test Engineer (Outside IR35)
Are you a technical QA powerhouse looking for a high-autonomy role in London? We are looking for a
Senior Test Engineer
to lead the technical implementation of our client testing frameworks and drive quality across complex, large-scale projects.
Rate- up to £500 a day Outside IR35
Location:
London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week)
Focus:
Framework Implementation, Automation, and CI/CD Integration
The Role
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical authority on how we test. You will:
* Build & Scale:
Design and implement robust automated test solutions from scratch.
* Lead by Example:
Oversee testing activities for major project streams, ensuring high standards are met.
* Embed Quality:
Collaborate with Architects and Devs to bake quality into the code—not just test it later.
* Drive Improvement:
Identify gaps in our automation coverage and toolset, then fix them.
* Mentor:
Guide junior engineers in best practices, from clean code in scripts to effective manual exploratory testing.
What You Bring
Essential:
* Significant experience in software testing within structured development environments.
* Expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques.
* Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting.
* Proven experience leading testing activities on complex projects.
* Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools.
Desirable:
* Hands-on with
CI/CD pipelines
and containerization
* Experience in
Performance or Security testing
.
* ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.