Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer – Graphics Unlimited (Vic) Pty Ltd

Pay: up to £90,267 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions.

Location: Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. Hybrid working model – part home, part hub.

• Embed quality early in the development lifecycle, delivering high‑quality products for Digital Payment Services.
• Set high standards for test frameworks and automation to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
• Mentor and inspire QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and full testing coverage.
• Track performance, manage defects, and introduce new technologies to keep the team ahead of the curve.
• Lead testing and quality assurance strategies for large‑scale digital services within a large government organization.

• Strong knowledge of QA and test methodologies, automation frameworks, and tools with hands‑on experience embedding quality early in the cycle.
• Experience managing and mentoring QA and test teams, fostering continuous improvement.
• Expertise in integrating Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) solutions and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience influencing governance boards and cross‑functional teams.
• Up‑to‑date understanding of QA best practices, emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and standards.
• Proven leadership in test and quality assurance strategies across complex digital services at large scale.

• Competitive pay up to £90,267.
• Civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, over £21,000 per year.
• Generous leave: 26 days rising to 31 days over time; up to 3 extra days off per month on flexi‑time; all public holidays.
• Flexible working hours and flex‑friendly policies.
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving.
• “I Can Be Me in DWP” initiative and discounts on shopping, fun days out, and more.
• Interest‑free loans for a bike or a season ticket.
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• Recognised as a best public sector employer (2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards) and diversity awards.

Two stages:
Apply – complete your application on Civil Service Jobs, with full instructions upon clicking.
Interview – a single online stage interview.

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