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.
*You must be eligible for SC clearance
Desirable:
*Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and containerization
*Experience in Performance or Security testing.
*ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.