Lead Test Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead the test function within an agile squad, delivering coordinated testing across multiple teams in a government-focused IT landscape. You’ll drive test processes, governance, and automation to ensure high-quality, secure software aligned to 12-factor and microservice principles. You work closely with engineers to apply BDD/TDD, coach peers, and manage risk with a test-driven approach. This remote role may include UK travel and requires security clearance; you’ll help shape the quality and delivery of critical public sector solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Autonomy to grow skills
• Exciting project work making a difference
• Strong, inspiring leadership
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• LinkedIn Learning access and development programmes
• Wellness and employee assistance programme 24/7

Responsibilities

• Lead test activities within the agile squad and coordinate testing across multiple teams
• Govern test processes, tooling, and risk-based testing approaches
• Promote BDD and TDD adoption among engineers and ensure alignment with microservice architecture
• Oversee test automation across unit to system testing levels and support junior engineers
• Provide guidance and coaching to engineers; conduct peer reviews and ensure definitions of done
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine tickets and maintain documentation
• Ensure security clearance readiness and onboarding requirements are met
• Support travel as needed for project engagements

Key requirements

• Experience leading test teams and governance in an agile environment
• Strong background in test automation across all test levels
• Proficiency with BDD and TDD
• Experience with Java and Node.js in a microservice, 12-factor app context
• Comfort with risk-based testing approaches and stakeholder coaching
• Willingness to undergo security clearance and UK travel as needed

• collaboration and teamwork
• leadership and coaching
• communication and stakeholder management
• test automation across levels (unit to system)
• BDD/TDD principles
• Java

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