Lead Software Engineer - Quality Engineering Focus (Hybrid - Telford) Location: Telford (Hybrid - 40-70% on-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 benefits Type: Full-time | Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance Are you a senior Software Engineer / Quality Engineering specialist looking to take a leading role in Agile delivery teams? This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will shape engineering practices, drive automation, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-impact digital services. What You'll Do Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely delivery Drive innovation in test automation, QA processes, and engineering practices Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate across multi-disciplinary Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions Influence technical standards, best practices, and QA strategy across the organisation What We're Looking For Proven leadership experience in QA, test automation, or software engineering Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks, test design, and QA principles Hands-on with Java-based technologies, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerisation, and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills Experience working in self-empowered, multi-disciplinary Agile teams Ability to influence and shape technical culture across the engineering function Why This Role? Lead high-impact digital services with cutting-edge technologies Work in a mature Agile environment with collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams Competitive salary up to £100k benefits Hybrid working: 40-70% on-site in Telford, flexible to business needs Opportunity to shape QA practices and mentor engineers in a dynamic environment Additional Info Must be UK-based and eligible for SC clearance Senior-level interview process includes technical assessment and cultural fit Apply now to take a leadership role in a senior engineering team delivering mission-critical digital transformation projects